Course Overview
Offered by University of Sunderland, the MSc Nursing provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Sunderland, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This Masters course builds on the knowledge, skills and experience you have already gained from an undergraduate degree in nursing. Nursing is increasingly a profession where higher qualifications are required for promotion, so a Masters qualification can help you take on roles like nurse team manager and nurse consultant. This will allow you to continue your professional development and make a bigger contribution to people’s health and well-being. International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £8,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£8,500
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sunderland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £29,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £29,000 | £39,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £31,500 | £42,500 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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About University of Sunderland
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