Study the seven platforms of nursing proficiency through a blended curriculum. Learn through a combination of online and face-to-face activities. Graduate with the qualifications needed to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse (Adult).
Register your interestThe MNurse (Adult) is a two-year, intensive pre-registration course designed for graduates who aspire to become Registered Adult Nurses. Upon successful completion, you will gain a master’s degree in Adult Nursing and be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
This programme blends academic excellence with direct clinical experience, delivered through a 50/50 split between theory and practice.
The MNurse (Adult) programme is built around the seven platforms of nursing proficiency (NMC, 2018). The course is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online and face-to-face teaching to create a flexible and engaging learning experience.
Methods of teaching include:
You will be assessed using a variety of methods to reflect the diverse skills required in nursing practice, including essays, exams, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), presentations and competency-based assessments during clinical placement.
To apply for the MNurse (Adult) programme, you must have certificate evidence of GCSE English and maths at Grace C/ or above (or equivalent) and hold a UK undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, awarded within the last five years.
You must be able to provide evidence of 600 hours of theoretical learning (gained from your previous degree) and 600 hours of healthcare experience by completing an Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) document, which you will receive post interview. These hours contribute to the APL, in line with NMC requirements.
If you are a current registrant from another field of nursing, and you can demonstrate an additional 787.5 hours of healthcare experience you may be eligible for direct entry into the final year of the course.
If you are unsure if you are eligible to apply, please contact the admissions tutors for further information: nursing.admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.
Your completed application form will be reviewed by our Admissions Team to ensure that you have the required entry qualifications. If you meet these requirements, you'll be shortlisted for interview. This will be an individual interview which will assess your values, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Interviews will take place online via Microsoft Teams and are offered throughout the year.
If you are successful at interview, you'll be asked to evidence the required minimum hours of theoretical and healthcare experience by completing an Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) document. Formal healthcare experience can be in the public or private sector.
Assessment of your mental and physical health and disclosure of criminal convictions apply to all nursing courses and are based on current NMC requirements. Nurses are registered healthcare professionals and the ability to practise safely, effectively, and professionally is essential, so all applicants are required to follow our fitness to practise procedures.
This means you're required to complete the following:
Instructions on how to complete these checks will be sent to you once you hold a conditional firm offer with us. These forms are then reviewed alongside your application, and you must meet both the academic and fitness to practise requirements before you're given an unconditional offer. If you're successful, you'll also need to complete an annual declaration form to confirm you're fit and there are no changes to your DBS.
International applicants must meet the NMC English language requirements. If English is not your first language, you must provide a valid test result from one of the following:
Tests must be taken within the last two years, and no other forms of English language evidence will be accepted.
If you completed a degree or master’s level course at the University within the past five years, you do not need to submit an English test. If you studied at another UK university, exemption may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The annual fee for this course is:
*Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2025/26 will be £9,535. You will pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.
Postgraduate pre-registration healthcare courses, such as MNurse, attract undergraduate funding from the UK student finance system, instead of the postgraduate loans system. Therefore, you must apply for undergraduate student finance from your national student finance body.
A non-repayable grant of £5,000 and extra payments worth up to £3,000 is available to eligible home students for each year of study. Read more about the training grant on The NHS Business Services Authority website.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
Adult nursing is a rewarding and challenging career where you have a real chance to make a difference to people's lives. The completion of this MNurse course will lead to registration as an adult nurse. There are opportunities to enter into industries such as the NHS, the military, private and voluntary organisations, and primary care.
Adult nurses make up the largest part of the NHS workforce. In the future, more adult nursing jobs will be based in the community rather than hospitals as more care is delivered outside of acute settings, including hospital wards, outpatient units or specialist departments, the community or nursing homes, and the prison service.
Adult nurses are a key part of the multidisciplinary teams that look after patients. You will be at the centre of teams that can include physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, radiographers and healthcare assistants. You'll also work closely with patients' families and carers.
Start your nursing career at the University of Sunderland in London with one of our partner Trusts and develop lifelong nursing skills in a collaborative and supportive environment. Many career opportunities are available post-qualification and with additional qualifications, nurses have the potential of earning even more.
Clinical placements are a vital part of the MNurse (Adult) programme and make up 50% of your course. You will gain first-hand experience in a variety of settings, including hospitals and community-based services, helping you build confidence and competence in real-world environments.
Throughout your placements, you will be assigned an Assessor and Supervisors who will supervise your practice and provide ongoing support and guidance.
Placements may require early starts, late finishes, or travel to locations outside your local area. If this applies to you, you may be eligible for Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses (TDAE) through the NHS Learning Support Fund.
Claims are made via a learning support fund online account.
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