Nursing MNurs
Queen Margaret University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This is a new four-year integrated master’s degree in adult nursing, with the option to exit with a BSc (Hons) Nursing. The course will prepare you with the knowledge, skills and leadership qualities for a successful and rewarding career in nursing.
Nursing demands compassion and skill and this course will fully equip you to give exceptional person-centred care. With this degree course you will be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and practise as a nurse.
As a nurse, you will be at the forefront of healthcare, meeting a broad range of people who truly need your expertise and empathy. Nurses are involved in promoting health and preventing illness in addition to caring for sick and dying people. This can take place in a variety of environments, which include health centres, homes, residential/care homes and hospitals. A career in nursing can take you into leadership and management, education and research, both at home and overseas. Wherever you choose to specialise in the future, as a nurse you will be an advocate for the people in your care. You will make a difference.
This course will prepare you to confidently deliver safe, effective and person-centred nursing care. It will offer you the chance to be part of a community of learners, working collaboratively with lecturers, clinical staff, service users and other students on a transformational journey towards registration. You will actively engage in creative and critical ways of working and learning including approaches such as critical inquiry, reflection, contemplation, simulation and practice learning experiences.
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Your theoretical learning will be complemented with practice in our Clinical Simulation Suite and in a variety of health and social care settings.
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Small classes mean you will benefit from individual support from our highly experienced course team.
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We were ranked top in Scotland and joint top in the UK for student satisfaction in Nursing in the National Student Survey 2019.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Nursing MNurs at Queen Margaret University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Adult Nursing.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Nursing MNurs at Queen Margaret University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Nursing MNurs at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £24500 | £25000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £25000 | £19500 - £28500 | £21000 - £33000 |
All Adult Nursing courses of Queen Margaret University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Adult Nursing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £25540 | £26879 | £29196 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24179 - £26025 | £20460 - £31923 | £21545 - £35374 |
All Adult Nursing courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Nursing, MNurs you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Nursing MNurs at Queen Margaret University
| 90% | Nursing Professionals |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
To include 1 science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) and 1 discursive subject (e.g. English, History, or Philosophy). English and Maths at least at GCSE Grade B.
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND in Care and Administrative Practice with CB required in graded units for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
To include 1 science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Human Biology) and 1 discursive subject (e.g. English, History, Philosophy, Modern Studies, or RMPS). English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
Access to HE Diploma (Nursing, Midwifery and Health Professions) will be considered Need combination of discursive and science in any access course. Also, English and Maths at least at GCSE Grade B.
To include Maths. Preferably to include science and discursive subjects.
Health Studies. Also, English and Maths at least at GCSE Grade B.
To include 1 science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry or Physics) and 1 discursive subject (e.g. English or History).Also, Maths and English at least at Ordinary level O3 or Higher level H4.
We accept many different qualifications, but cannot list them all here. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information or advice if you are thinking of taking a course of study. We welcome applications from international and EU applicants and you can find information on specific entry requirements by country here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/information-for-your-country/. We also welcome applications from mature students, or people holding qualifications such as Access courses or OU modules. The Scottish Wider Access Partnership (SWAP) offers a range of local Access courses and those that are accepted for entry are listed here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/college-qualifications
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Nursing, MNurs.
Costs
Tuition Fees Nursing MNurs
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15500 | year 1 |
| International | £15500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of Queen Margaret University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen Margaret University in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #3
- #43
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
See all university rankings of Queen Margaret University
What students say about studying Adult Nursing in the UK?
About Queen Margaret University
Located on the Eastern side of Edinburgh we find Queen Margaret University, where students come together to pursue their careers on the single-site campus in Musselburgh. As a relatively young university (2007), this institution has already earned itself significant University Ranking recognition from organisations such as QS, and is particularly noted for important research contributions in the areas of Global Health and Development, and Speech and Language. Those who choose to study here can expect well-funded departments and facilities with the latest technologies, including their state-of-the art laboratories for those studying medical disciplines in particular. Their 800-student Student Village located just minutes away from Fort Kinnaird retail park also ensures that those attending have plenty of social opportunities to complement their busy schedules.
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Nursing Studies (Child) BSc | Glasgow Caledonian University | 64% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £12250 | 183 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Adult Nursing Practice BSc (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 57% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £13000 | 140 | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Studies BNurs (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £30400 | 199 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) | University of Suffolk | 56% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £17768 | 129 | Ipswich | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 78% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £18000 | 135 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Studies Hons (Adult) BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 57% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £12250 | 173 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 71% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £24000 | 158 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons) | The University of York | 40% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £24000 | 146 | York | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Studies Hons (Child) BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 64% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £12250 | 183 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Child Nursing (January) BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 65% | 0% | 8% | £9250 | £12000 | 136 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%