Program Overview
The Advanced Nursing Practice at Robert Gordon University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Nursing Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,660 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 2,135 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Nursing Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this programme will normally be an honours degree or its equivalent. In addition, because of the work based nature of the programme, all students must be working in clinical practice or sponsored by a Health Board and have access to a practice teacher/ practice facilitator.
Clinical Practice and Leadership routes: You must be a registered nurse or midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, or the equivalent for international students. Students electing to undertake the module NUM015 Non Medical Prescribing module have additional entry criteria to meet (NMC 2006).
District Nursing route: requires you to be a registered adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on part 1 of the register, and have had the opportunity to consolidate your pre-registration nurse education. Acceptance is based on receiving an acceptable references from one source and satisfactory clearance from Disclosure Scotland\'s Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
Health Visiting and School Nursing routes: You must be a registered nurse or midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on part 1 or 2 of the register. Acceptance is based on receiving an acceptable references from one source and satisfactory clearance from Disclosure Scotland\'s Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,660 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 2,135 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,660 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 2,135 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Robert Gordon University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Robert Gordon University, commonly calledRGU(abbreviatedRobt Gor.inpost-nominals;Scottish Gaelic:Oilthigh Raibeart Ghòrdain), is apublicresearch universityin the city ofAberdeen,Scotland. It...
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
