Nursing Studies (Leadership in Clinical Practice)

Entry requirements

You must:

• Be a qualified nurse (equivalent to UK registered nurse) with up-to-date and current registration within your country of origin and be employed within current clinical nursing practice. You must have a minimum of one year\'s post-registration experience either in the UK or in your home country.
• Normally hold a UK first degree or equivalent overseas degree from a reputable institution.
• If you do not hold a first degree or equivalent, you will be required to submit an assignment that is negotiated with the course leader and which will be taken into account as part of your application.
• Have reliable access to the internet, preferably through a broadband connection.
• Be able to supply an academic reference that supports your potential to study at the postgraduate level. This cannot be supplied by an employer unless you work within an educational institution
• Have good IT skills and be proficient in the use of the internet and online communication.

You can choose to enrol at either the PGCert, PGDip or MSc level. You can enter on the basis of your undergraduate degree and/or previous appropriate knowledge and experience. A framework is available for the Accreditation of Prior (Experience and) Learning (APEL and APCL), which awards credit appropriate to the individual’s background, qualifications and experience.

If your first language is not English, you must demonstrate that your level of English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level. We require an IELTS score of 6.5-7.0 overall, or equivalent.