MSc Adult Nursing

The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Adult Nursing at University of the West of Scotland is a two-year innovative, intensive programme which seeks an array of academic and professional inputs in order to develop graduates capable and confident in bringing significant, beneficial changes to adult healthcare. The course focuses on collaborative and inclusive work with stakeholders, creating empowering environments that promote decision-making and patient-centred care. Course Content: The course covers a wide range of essential topics including health and wellbeing in aging, chemistry, pharmacology, sociology, and psychology. Building on this knowledge, the focus then turns to managing acute and chronic conditions in differing areas of practice, with the aim of achieving optimum levels of wellness. The course also includes a deep dive into policies, frameworks, and nursing practices to equip students with a thorough understanding of the adult healthcare environment. Key Modules: The key modules in this course include Foundations for Effective Practice in Care Settings, Interprofessional Working in Practice, Personal and Professional Development, and Clinical Skills and Knowledge for Care.Accreditations: After the successful completion of the programme, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Adult).Future Careers: This course enables the graduates to perform effective, person-centred and evidence-based nursing, Once registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council you will be eligible for a wide range of roles in healthcare such as Staff Nurse, Community Nurse, School Nurse, and Industrial Nurse. From there, a wide range of opportunities for progression are available within the profession ranging from specialist clinical roles, leading and managing services, to roles within public health.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.