MSc Masters in Nursing (International)

The structure for the course comprises eight compulsory modules running over two semesters commencing in September.

The course consists of 7 x 20-credit modules and 1 x 40 credit module.

• Contact Teaching hrs: 30-36hrs
• Blended Learning hrs:14-20 hrs
• Student self-directed study: 144-156hrs

Semester 1

• Ethics and values for healthcare professionals
  This module prepares students to become critical thinkers and develop their professional and ethical leadership skills, and promotes patient autonomy within the clinical setting.
• Contemporary approaches to healthcare
  This module focuses on multiple aspects of nursing within complex healthcare environments including concepts such as: integrating physical and mental health, health promotion and public health priorities.
• Research in health and social care
  This module consolidates and extends students' knowledge of research approaches and methods, and enhances their ability to be critical users of research evidence.
• Healthy ageing enablement and frailty
  This module considers multiple aspects of ageing and is underpinned throughout with an enabling and empowering approach to care.

Semester 2

• Dissertation
  This 40-credit module enables the student to plan and undertake an investigation of a topic contributing to development of their professional practice.
• Leading continuous quality improvement
  The module explores challenges in care provision and management strategies to encourage and facilitate continuous improvement in health and social care service to enable practitioners to improve services/patient care.
• An integrated approach to long-term conditions
  This module utilises an integrated approach to long-term conditions designed to facilitate the practitioner to become knowledgeable and engaged in caring for this group of patients.  
• Enhanced assessment and clinical decision making for healthcare professionals
  This module prepares students to undertake proficient clinical assessments of the acutely unwell patient that complements and enhances their existing practice.

It is anticipated that students will return to their own countries and this

Award will enable staff to make a positive impact on patient care and service innovation in their own areas of practice.

Transferable knowledge gained from an understanding of the initiatives used in the UK to improve on areas of care including health promotion, aging and complex care will provide students with the knowledge and skills to advance and contribute to evidence care in these areas.

This MSc does not give accreditation with the UK Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and there are no practice placements attached to this course.

Employability Service

We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

• An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
• Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

The programme utilises a number of different approaches ranging from classroom-based lecturers, seminars, tutorials and simulation.

A range of assessment strategies will be employed to reflect the programme across academic and clinical assessments. This includes the use of written essays, presentations and OSCEs.

Students are supported by a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) using Moodle, along with excellent library facilities onsite and a Learning Resource Centre at the Southwark campus. All face-to-face delivery will be complimented by e-learning activities.

A first degree in Nursing at Upper Second class (2.2) or higher, or the international equivalent.

Students will also be required to have registration with the relevant professional body in their home country with a minimum of 6 months professional experience.

Students must be able to evidence proficiency in English have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent (with at least 5.5 in each sub-tests) – please see here (PDF File 204 KB) for more details on accepted English language qualifications.

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.

See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 136 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 102 KB).

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.

Postgraduate loan (PGL) for Masters study

If you are starting a Masters course, studying either full- or part-time, you may be entitled to apply for a postgraduate study loan. Find out more at our postgraduate fees and funding section.

Scholarships

We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on funding your studies on the scholarships and fee discounts page.

Fee status

Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.