MSc In Nursing Studies with Licence To Practise Adult Nursing

The University of Teesside’s School of Health & Social Care has launched a new Masters degree in Nursing Studies with the first students set to enrol in February 2004. Applicants should hold a first degree minimum (2.2) and those whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence that they can meet the requirements of the programme.

Students will receive a Department of Health & Social Care means tested bursary, with fees paid through the County Durham & Tees Valley Workforce Confederation. Successful graduates of the MSc will meet the Nursing & Midwifery Council competencies for entry to the Professional Register.

The three-year full time programme provides students with a professional education that will enable them to work in the field of adult nursing. Placement learning will comprise 50% of the programme in a variety of clinical environments. The main programme themes include: competency development, clinical governance, leadership, public health.

Applicants may be exempted from part of the programme subject to previous study.

For further information about the programme please contact: Jill Foley, Programme Leader Tel: 01642 384102, e-mail: jill.foley@tees.ac.uk or Julia Simpson, Admissions Co-ordinator (Nursing) Tel: 01642 384960, e-mail: j.simpson@tees.ac.uk

For an application form please contact: Admissions, School of Health & Social Care, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BA. Tel: 01642 384110, e-mail: sohscadmissions@tees.ac.uk or go to the University of Teesside website at www.tees.ac.uk

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