MSc Nursing in UK

Did you know there are 115 educational institutions offering 585 Nursing programs in the UK? The UK is a hub for studying Medicine, Healthcare and Nursing courses. MSc Nursing allows you to advance your knowledge and research skills. It opens up job opportunities as a Clinical Nurse Manager, Tutor, Paramedic Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse. Let’s explore everything you need to know about MSc Nursing in UK.

Why Study Nursing in the UK?

1. Globally Recognized Degree: Gaining a nursing degree by study in UK will enable you to work as a nurse in the entire world as UK degrees are recognized globally.
2. Specializations: There are four major fields that one could choose from when considering an MSc in Nursing- Adult Nursing, Children’s nursing, Learning disability nursing, mental health nursing. You can customize your course according to your liking. For example, you can even make your degree a dual major. 
3. Employment Opportunities: According to BBC, most employable graduates in the UK are nursing graduates as 94% of the students find jobs within six months after completing their nursing graduation. 

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Eligibility 

Every university has different entry requirements to be fulfilled by all applicants. Here are some of the basic requirements for MSc Nursing in UK:

• Cleared 10+2 and an undergraduate degree in related field with 60-69%  
• Five GCSEs at grade C (50-59%)  or above in English language or literature, mathematics and science. 
• IELTS overall band score should be 7.0 or above

Best Universities for MSc in Nursing in the UK

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Universities QS World Ranking 2023
King’s College London 37
University of Manchester 28
University of Southampton 78
University of Edinburgh 15
University of Nottingham 114
University of Liverpool 190
Coventry University 651-700
University of Glasgow 81
University of Dundee 354
Ulster University 601-650

MSc Nursing in UK Duration

MSc in Nursing in UK can range from 1 to 3 years depending upon your course, mode of study and the university from which you are completing your degree. 

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Average Tuition Fees

For international students, the average cost of pursuing an MSc Nursing in UK ranges between 12 – 25 lakhs for the whole course. Based on university data, an employment rate of 96% is seen from all major institutions after graduating from the program.

Application Process

All applications are submitted on the university website you are planning to apply at. Here’s the step-wise application process:

1. Visit the university website
2. Check the course curriculum and the eligibility requirements
3. Click on the application form of the respective university
4. First, you need to create an account using your mobile number or email address
5. You will receive an email or SMS on your registered contact number with login details and verification
6. Use the login details provided and enter your personal details ( name, gender, date of birth)
7. Enter your academic qualification and upload the required documents
8. Select the course and pay the application fee
9. The application fee is different for every university and can be paid through a debit/credit card or internet banking
10. Submit your application form, you can also track your application form through your account
11. Students that have been selected will be required to attend a virtual interview by some universities

Documents Required 

• Official academic transcripts
• Scanned copy of passport
• CV/ Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• English language proficiency test scores
• Statement of Purpose
• Two Reference Letters

Job Profiles & Salary

On average, the salary of a registered nurse in the UK ranges from 33,000 to 35,000 GBP (INR 3397697- 3603618). With higher experience, the salary increases and ranges between 50,000 to 60,000 GBP (INR 5148025- 6177630)

Job Profiles	Salary in INR per annum
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)	38,50,016
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)	33,55,965
Neonatal Nurse (RN)	27,69,917
Nursing Manager	34,85,047
Psychiatric Nurse (RN)	26,10,794
Registered Nurse (RN)	24,82,760

Scholarships

The following are the scholarship offered to students pursuing MSc Nursing in UK:

Scholarship Grant in INR
University of Sunderland 1,500 GBP 1,49,679
Coventry University 3,000 GBP 2,99,358
University of Hertfordshire 500-4,000 GBP 49,893 – 3,99,144

Cost of Living

The average cost of living in the UK is 12,000 GBP or in INR 10.91 Lacs per annum for an international student.  The following is the list of other expenses in the UK:

Category	Cost	In INR
Accommodation	£500 – £700	45,484 – 63,677
Food and Beverages	£100 – £200	9,096 – 18,193
Transportation	£30 – £40	2,729 – 3,638
Basic Household	£40 – £50	3,638 – 4,548
Other Expenses	£200 – £300	18,193 – 27,290

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