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Full time September MSc 2 years full-time, including mandatory placements
Nursing & Health (27)

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The MSc in Adult Nursing at BU is a comprehensive programme designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become a registered adult nurse. With a focus on blending theory with real-world experience, you'll have the opportunity to develop your research skills and leadership abilities. The course offers 50% of its duration in practice placements, allowing you to gain practical nursing experience in various settings such as hospitals, community homes, and private clinics. The programme is open to applicants with a first-degree or higher degree, and the entry requirements include a portfolio demonstrating relevant previous experience and learning. With state-of-the-art skills facilities and a wide range of career opportunities, this course is the perfect stepping stone towards a rewarding career in adult nursing.

About the course

If you are considered a Home applicant for fees purposes and do not require a Student Visa, we are accepting applications onto this course for September 2023 entry until 4 September. We recommend you apply as early as possible to ensure your application is considered before the course is full.

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Entry Requirements

The normal requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent
GCSE English/Maths: C/4
In addition, an entry portfolio that demonstrates the relevant previous experience and learning is required for entry to this postgraduate pre-registration nursing course.
If you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, there are several alternative routes to follow - some based on experience. Contact the Future Students Enquiry Team for more information: View Website



Fees

£9,250 (UK, ROI & CI)
£16,500 (Int'l)

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Where is Bournemouth University

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Scholarships

For courses starting in January 2024, September 2024 and January 2025. Scholarships cannot be deferred.

The BU Sport Scholarship is available to high level sporting athletes coming to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level at BU. The scholarship is designed to provide you with the funding you need to develop your sporting abilities and take them to the next level.

You can apply for up to £5,000 of funding and put this money towards coaching, equipment, competition entry fees, travel expenses or/or support services.

You must demonstrate excellence in your chosen sport, and be part of a Regional, National and/or International squad and compete at that level. Athletes receiving a scholarship will ideally represent BU in the BUCS programme (League and Individual), as well as themselves and/or their club at regional, national or international level. Individual athletes will also need to be competitive with top performers within the BUCS programme.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£500 to £5,000

Eligibility

You must be a high performing sportsperson and have the desire to continue to develop in the sporting arena, as well as academically
Any UK, CI, ROI or international applicant applying for a full-time postgraduate course delivered at BU.

Application Procedure

Apply online by 31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January.


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For courses starting January 2024, September 2024 and January 2025. Scholarships cannot be deferred.

Music scholars receive free tuition and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.

As part of your application, you will need to source two references. Referees can include your Director of Music, music teacher, instrumental/vocal coach, ensemble conductor etc, or any other person qualified to write about your musical abilities.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£600

Eligibility

Any UK, CI, ROI or international applicant applying for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at BU
You must be able to demonstrate that you are a talented musician or vocalist, and that you have been involved in ensemble activity.

Application Procedure

Apply online by 31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January. Late applications may be considered if there are funds remaining.


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A full Chevening Scholarship includes:

tuition fee waiver
travel to and from your home country
an arrival allowance
the cost of an entry clearance (visa) application
a grant for thesis or dissertation
an excess baggage allowance
a monthly personal living allowance.

Value of Scholarship(s)

A tuition fee waiver plus other allowances

Eligibility

Any international student applying for a full-time taught Master's degree at BU who is a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of application and who intends to return there at the end of the period of study
You must hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to at least an upper-second class Honours degree in the UK
Have achieved the minimum Chevening English language requirement - minimum IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent
Have completed at least two years' work experience before applying.

Application Procedure

The deadlines are country specific but applications usually open in August each year and close in November for September entry in the following year: https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/


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A full Chevening Scholarship includes:

tuition fee waiver
flights
accommodation
living expenses.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Tuition fee waver plus other allowances

Eligibility

Any student who is a citizen of Turkey, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, or China and who intends to return there at the end of the period of study.
Eligible courses are MSc Adult Nursing MSc Marketing Management, MA 3D Computer Animation and MSc Digital Health
You must have achieved a minimum of an upper second-class Honours degree in the UK (or equivalent)
You must have achieved the minimum Chevening English language requirement - minimum IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent
You must have completed at least two years' work experience before applying.

Application Procedure

The deadlines are country specific, but the application window is usually between August and November each year for September entry in the following year: https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/


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