Program Overview
The Nursing Studies (Top-up for Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing or SCPHN) at University of Southampton is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 (Top-up for Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing or SCPHN) 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 2,015 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing Studies (Top-up for Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing or SCPHN) 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
This course is made up of a single dissertation module and will run for up to 18 months, starting in October. It will involve planning and writing an independent, original project which is relevant to your current or future area of practice.
You can choose one of the following dissertation formats.
- A literature review – you'll search for and critically review a wide range of evidence relevant to your topic or clinical issue. You’ll need to explain the implications for current or future practice.
- A service improvement project (including audit) - you’ll plan and undertake a service service improvement project in your area of practice.
- Empirical project – you'll carry out a piece of original research on a small scale. You'll need to get ethical approval and make time to collect and analyse data.
Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Successfully achieved the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing with Registration on the NMC nurse part of the register (formerly Parts 12 (Adult), 13 (Mental Health) and 15 (Children)) studied at the University of Southampton according to the curriculum validated in March 2002.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,015 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,015 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton 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 Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2017-09-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months