Program Overview
The Nursing Studies (for Overseas Nurses) at University of Worcester is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Nursing Studies (for Overseas Nurses) 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Worcester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing Studies (for Overseas Nurses) 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
Course Structure
- This will not give you Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration so you will not be able to work as a qualified nurse in the UK.
- 18-month masters degree (September-December) (180 credits at level 7)
- Challenging and enhancing services
- Research methods in healthcare
- Chronic disease management: long term conditions
- End of life and palliative care
- Leading and managing people
- Law and ethics for healthcare practitioners
- Contemporary issues in sexual health
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements for 18-month Nursing Studies MSc
- Recognised nursing qualification in home country
- Students who enter the programme must normally hold a qualification equivalent to a UK first or second class honours degree
- If English is not their first language, students will be expected to have reached a sufficient standard on admission to the course (IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element, or equivalent).
- Appropriate entry visa to study in the UK.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Worcester 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 University of Worcester
University of Worcester
Worcester, United Kingdom
The University of Worcester is a public research university based in Worcester, England. With a history dating back to 1946, the university began awarding degrees in 1997 and was granted full...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-12
- Language English
- Duration 18 months