MSc Nursing (Adult)

    MSc Nursing (Adult) at Liverpool John Moores University

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,095 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    MSc Nursing (Adult)

    The MSc Nursing (Adult) at Liverpool John Moores University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Liverpool, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 2 year(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 24,095 / year, with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

    About MSc Nursing (Adult)

    Why study Nursing (Adult) at Liverpool John Moores University?

    • Qualify as a Registered Nurse with our two-year masters (Level 7) degree
    • Open to graduates with a Level 6 bachelors degree in any field who have approximately six months' health or care work or voluntary experience
    • £5,000 per year grant for Adult Nursing students living in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus other funding support (eligibility criteria apply)
    • £2,000 per year grant for students with dependent children (eligibility criteria apply)
    • Start month: September
    • Campus location: City Campus
    • UCAS Course Code: PAD1

    About this course

    Our MSc Nursing (Adult) postgraduate degree will prepare you for the complex, demanding, and rewarding arena of adult nursing. This programme supports you to become a proficient, safe and accountable practitioner, who can deliver person-centred, evidence-based effective care.

    This is a full time, two-year masters degree.

    Year 1

    Throughout the first year of you degree, we will help you build on the foundation of your existing experience.

    Year 1 comprises four modules totalling 90 credits. These modules focus on establishing your theoretical understanding of contemporary nursing practice, along with developing complex nursing skills within clinical practice.

    As the year progresses, you will expand your evidence-based practice and begin to explore the role of research within nursing.

    Year 2

    Year 2 also has four modules totalling 90 credits.

    Through successful completion of these modules, you will develop skills as an emerging autonomous practitioner, with a deep theoretical and practical understanding of the complexities of nursing care, and how nurses can support, empower and advocate for the best interests of patients.

    You may also be interested in MSc Nursing (Child). If you don't hold an undergraduate degree, please visit our BSc (Hons) Nursing pages: Adult, Child, Mental Health.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualification requirements

    Undergraduate degree

    • A first honours degree, 2:2 or above.
    • Any overseas qualifications should be equivalent to UK qualifications which meet our entry requirements. If you have completed your degree outside the UK, we will require a clear copy of your degree documentation to ensure UK ENIC comparability. Please note that all applicants who are invited to interview will be required to present their original degree documentation

    GCSEs and equivalents

    • English and Maths GCSE at grade A* - C / 4-9 (please contact our Admissions team if you have equivalent qualifications)

    English Program Requirements

    • IELTS

      For International students entry requirements will include IELTs Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary): 7.0 Overall with 6.5 in each component.

    Career

    Employability

    Further your career prospects

    LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

    On successful completion of the degree programme, you will be eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Council for registration as a qualified Adult Nurse. Holding your NMC Pin means you can work as a nurse anywhere in the UK.

    There is strong demand for registered nurses across the NHS and private sector, and it is not uncommon for LJMU nursing students to secure job offers during their final degree year.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,095 / year
    MSc Nursing (Adult)
    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool John Moores University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Liverpool

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