MSc Advanced Nursing
The MSc Advanced Nursing is an innovative programme that offers advanced study for nurses working within a global context to enhance practice at the local level.
| Name | MSc Advanced Nursing |
| Start Date | September |
| Mode of Study | 1 year full-time, 2-6 years part-time |
| Programme Director | Susanne Kean |
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Our MSc Advanced Nursing programme is designed with career prospects in mind, allowing students the flexibility to shape their programme depending on whether they would like to develop their careers further in clinical practice, education, research or leadership. The programme draws on current theory, practice, research and innovation in nursing, health and social care practice to develop a critical understanding of contemporary health care. All MSc Advanced Nursing students complete a dissertation and an individual literature review/research proposal dissertation – students work individually with a member of staff as a supervisor to develop a critical literature review and research proposal on a topic of their choice.
Why choose this programme?
Studying at a world-class institution the programme will equip nurses to develop advanced specialist knowledge and skills and to enhance skills to be a professional and critically reflective practitioner able to provide evidence-based practice in both a local and international context.
Join our extraordinary Nursing Community
Nursing offers a profound sense of purpose and fulfillment as it involves caring for and making a positive difference in the lives of others. We are one of the top ten universities in the UK to offer Nursing, and our students' experience is second to none. Find out what it's like to join our close-knit community of international students and staff at the University of Edinburgh.
The programme is suitable for nurses who are registered in any branch of the profession to practice in their own country and who want to critically examine the ways that evidence-based research, theory and knowledge can advance nursing in the global context. The programme is suitable for people in various stages of their careers: for nurses who want to study immediately following their undergraduate degree and others who want to return to study at a much more senior stage. Our programme is designed to be relevant to all nurses, regardless of their age and stage. We welcome nurses from the UK and internationally and one of the strengths of our programme is inter-cultural learning. The degree also provides an excellent foundation for further postgraduate research, or to advance their professional career.
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Beyond the programme
This course will facilitate career progression for those working in any branch of Nursing to develop advanced nursing knowledge, skills and understanding. All students will develop research skills to enable them to apply for progression to doctoral level study upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, students taking a specific pathway will develop specialist skills in leadership, education and clinical research to progress careers in these areas.
Further Study Opportunities
Most courses on the MSc Advancing Nursing programme can be taken as free-standing courses for continuing professional development. For those seeking to advance their education, the University offers other postgraduate options, including Masters and PhD programmes.
Find out more about our postgraduate Nursing Studies options