Skip to main content
UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: B770

Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health)

University of Essex
Colchester, England
Visit University Website
4 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MSci Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health) at University of Essex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our integrated masters (MSci) is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in two different fields of nursing, Adult and Mental Health. You will spend the first 3 years studying your chosen field of nursing with the option to transfer to the MSci towards the end of the 3rd year. During the final and 4th year, your learning will focus on the alternate field of nursing to prepare you to manage the care of patients with more complex physical and mental health care needs and across a range of health care settings. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Nursing Practice and Professional Development
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Adult Nursing: Acute Care and Chronic Conditions
Mental Health Nursing: Assessment and Interventions
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Complex Care Management: Integrated Physical and Mental Health
Advanced Clinical Practice and Leadership in Nursing
UCAS Code:B770
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BBC

BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels

UCAS Points102

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£86,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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 — University of Essex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£29,000£33,000
3 years£24,500£29,500£38,000
5 years£26,500£35,000£44,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

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

68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

7 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

Guaranteed

Undergraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

University of Essex · Undergraduate

£5,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Guaranteed

Essex Transfer Link Early Bird Discount

University of Essex · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Guaranteed118 days left

Essex Preparation Programme Bursary

University of Essex · Undergraduate

£250scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship

University of Essex · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive74 days left

Study Abroad Turing Scheme Funding

University of Essex · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Essex

About University of Essex

University of Essex offers Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#456QS World
#34UK Ranking
14,015+Students
247+Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses