Postgraduate opportunities

Masters in Advancing
Nursing Practice
There is now more than ever an expectation that nurses looking to
advance into senior clinical, research, educational and teaching
roles will require a Masters degree. This flexible programme will
prepare both UK and International students to meet this expectation.
Fulfil your potential as a leader at the forefront of modern advancing
nursing practice.

www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/
health/nursing-studies/postgraduate/
msc-advancing-nursing-practice

MSc Advancing Nursing Practice:

Developing your career potential
Study at the University of Edinburgh where Nursing Studies is consistently ranked top
among all higher education institutions across the UK.*
This exciting programme is taught in a positive learning and teaching environment.
A highly experienced team will ensure students are equipped with advanced knowledge
and understanding in a range of areas relevant to Advancing Nursing Practice.

Scholarships,
funding and fees

Our Nursing Studies department at the University of Edinburgh offers a supportive

environment for students to help them transform their thinking, decision-making and
leadership to maximise their potential.

For up to date
information visit:
www.ed.ac.uk/
student-funding

*Guardian University Guide

Why study at Edinburgh?

Opportunities

Flexibility You can follow your own personal

and professional development needs and
interests, whether you have a specialist or
generalist area of practice. There is also
opportunity to study full-time or part-time.

You will have the opportunity to take courses

outside of the subject area and experience
various clinical settings/health care
organisations during a planned programme
of visits.

Strong research profile Our team of

academics are highly active in their research
areas, which cover a wide range of clinical
interests.

Employability

High profile events You can attend high

profile seminars, workshops and conferences,
exploring contemporary issues in the field.
Student support We offer an extensive
range of learning and teaching support
throughout your studies.

Programme structure
The programme can be taken as an MSc,
postgraduate diploma or postgraduate
certificate either full or part-time. The
programme offers an exciting blend of
different learning and assessment methods.
You will complete two compulsory courses:
Research Methods in Nursing and
Health Care
Professional and Personal Development.
Course options include:
Clinical Decision Making and
Professional Judgement
Leadership: Exploring Your Potential
Global Public Health
Clinical Education
Evidence Based Care
Telecare
Contemporary Issues in Integration and
Service Improvement.

Our programme meets with the needs

outlined in the recent Post-registration
Career Development Framework (2012).
This programme creates future nurse
leaders, strengthens your skills to meet
clinical needs in your particular area,
supports nurses to deliver effective
evidence based, person-centre care,
builds research capacity and capability.
It also enhances international
collaborations and develops a global
network of leading nurses.

Entry requirements

I cannot thank you enough. Your

style in teaching and the way you
guide your students to critique,
analyse, and synthesise problems
has really helped me a lot to
move forward my own career
pathway and development.
Arcellia Farosyah Putri, student

How to apply
Apply online by visiting www.ed.ac.uk/
schools-departments/health/nursingstudies/postgraduate/msc-advancingnursing-practice and follow the apply
online link.

To apply for the MSc/PGDip/PGCert in

Advancing Nursing Practice you should
normally possess:

Contact us

Evidence of a suitable educational

background, such as a degree, or
qualifications and experience deemed to
be equivalent.

E sharon.levy@ed.ac.uk
T +44 (0) 131 651 5595

A satisfactory result in a formal English test

(if your first language is not English). IELTS
Score of at least 6.5 with a score of at least
6.0 in all sections.

Programme Director
Sharon Levy

Course Secretary
Sergio Mori Sierra
E sergio.mori@ed.ac.uk
T +44 (0) 131 650 4661

The University of Edinburgh is one of

the worlds top 20 universities.*
* QS World Rankings 2014/15
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The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. October 2014.