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PostgraduateMSc

Nursing (Adult) with NMC registration

University of Derby
Derby, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Nursing (Adult) with NMC registration at University of Derby. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. On completion of this programme Newly Qualified Nurses will be assessed as fit for practice within their chosen field and prepared for delivering high quality innovative complex care within a variety of healthcare settings. - Our nursing programmes are approved to the NMC’s new Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses - This is a flexible course with routes to both Postgraduate Diploma and the full MSc possible within just two years of full-time study - Both the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc routes lead to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council at the end... International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Professional Practice and NMC Standards
Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Complex Care and Long-term Conditions
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Leadership and Person-Centred Care
Clinical Practicum and Supervised Practice
Advanced Pathophysiology and Nursing Interventions
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£35,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,000
3 years£21,500£27,000£31,500
5 years£23,500£30,500£37,000
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

80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Derby

University of Derby offers Nursing (Adult) with NMC registration as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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