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PostgraduateMSc

Advanced Nursing

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Advanced Nursing at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This innovative programme offers advanced study for nurses working within a global context to enhance practice at the local level. You can either choose a specific pathway (leadership or education) or follow a flexible generic programme with the opportunity to study a range of relevant courses from across the School of Health in Social Science and the wider University. Nursing, health and social care research underpins the whole programme. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Nursing Practice and Evidence
Research Methods in Health and Social Care
Leadership in Healthcare Organisations
Contemporary Issues in Global Nursing
Nursing Education and Curriculum Development
Critical Appraisal of Nursing Research
Professional Practice and Policy Analysis
Postgraduate Research Project or Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£32,000
3 years£25,000£29,000£34,500
5 years£29,000£39,500£49,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh offers Advanced Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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