Nursing (Adult Nursing), MSc at University of Greenwich

Study Adult Nursing and our expert nurse lecturers will work with you to make sure you achieve your full potential enabling you to become an Adult Nurse.

What you should know about this course

• Nursing and Midwifery at Greenwich is number one in London for satisfaction with teaching (Guardian League Tables 2021).
• You will gain hands-on experience and the opportunity to put your learning into practice.
• Work alongside highly skilled Adult Nurses in acute and rehabilitation services as well as specialist fields such as intensive care nursing and emergency care.
• Nursing students will benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 a year to help with living costs.
• The course will have joint approval for the University of Greenwich and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Why study this at Greenwich?

•  Explore a stimulating career by joining our innovative MSc programme for the next step towards your future career.
•  We offer graduate eligibility to apply for registration to the Nursing and Midwifery Council to work as a nurse for adults.
•  Our programme gives you excellent job prospects in a variety of roles and specialities.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

We offer the opportunity to undergo placements with internationally renowned trusts such as St Bart's Health and Kings College NHS Foundation, as well as more locally based services in the Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust.

The duration of your training will provide you with hands on experience and the time to put your theoretical learning into practice, alongside highly skilled Adult Nurses in acute and rehabilitation services as well as specialist fields such as intensive care nursing, emergency care and public health.

How long is my placement?

Placements last from 10-14 weeks, depending on terms.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Successful completion of the programme brings first level registration as a qualified nurse. Adult Nursing graduates are well-positioned to gain promotion to senior and leading roles in nursing and healthcare sectors. This includes posts such as advanced practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse consultants, nurse teaching, research and senior managerial and operational posts.

Do you provide employability services?

Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.

The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.