- Quality Improvement in Healthcare (Core, 20 Credits)
- Role Development in Nursing (Core, 20 Credits)
- Clinical Supervision: Health & Social Care (Optional, 20 Credits)
- Clinical Teaching (Optional, 20 Credits)
- Delivering Compassionate Care (Optional, 20 Credits)
- Independent Study (HSCE) (Optional, 20 Credits)
- Introduction to eHealth (Optional, 20 Credits)
Undergraduate School of Health and Life Sciences
University of the West of Scotland
MSc Nursing
Our MSc Nursing course is designed to provide a progressive pathway of master's-level study for all registered nurses working in all fields of practice.
Lanarkshire Fully online September January
Duration
16 months full-time, typically 3 years part-time
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
Our MSc Nursing course is designed to provide a progressive pathway of master's-level study for all registered nurses working in all fields of practice, of interest to both local and international students (including the armed forces).
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Through this MSc you will develop higher-level critical, analytical and reflective skills that can be applied in academic and practice environments, alongside originality and sound judgement in leadership and facilitation skills that enable you to implement best practice in service delivery.
Programme structure
Course Modules
Explore the academic structure of this programme year by year.
- Research for Health & Social Care (Core, 20 Credits)
- Leadership For Effectiveness (Core, 20 Credits)
- Clinical Supervision: Health & Social Care (Optional, 20 Credits)
- Clinical Teaching (Optional, 20 Credits)
- Contemporary Cancer & Palliative Care (Optional, 20 Credits)
- Independent Study (HSCE) (Optional, 20 Credits)
- Introduction to eHealth (Optional, 20 Credits)
- Psychosocial Concerns (Optional, 20 Credits)
- MSc Research & Enquiry Dissertation (Core, 60 Credits)
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£18,900 for the full course
£2,700 per 20-credit module
*Fees shown are the international (all other EU plus non-EU) rate for 2026/27. Course delivery details differ for international students — see the official course page for the full breakdown. This programme is currently under review, so delivery details may change.
English language
Entry Requirements
English language proficiency requirements for direct master's entry.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
Minimum 5.5 in each individual component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
This is UWS's standard requirement for postgraduate taught degrees; alternative English qualifications are evaluated case-by-case.
Official admissions guidance
Academic Entry Requirements
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis. If your qualifications aren't listed on the official course page, UWS takes a range of factors into account, including relevant professional experience.
Our admissions advisors are prepared to review your background and confirm your entry eligibility.
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Official course information
This page is based on official material published by the University of the West of Scotland.