Study a master's in nursing and midwifery
Our expert-led nursing and midwifery programmes will take your career to the next level, whether you're already a qualified healthcare professional or are just starting your journey in the field.
We are one of the largest providers of nursing education programmes in the UK, known for our track record of collaborating with a wide range of industry partners across health and social care to produce highly skilled graduates. Our campus is packed full of state-of-the-art facilities, giving you the opportunity to hone your skills in a safe and supportive environment.
By the end of the programme, you'll be empowered to become a leader and decision-maker ready to follow in the footsteps of our graduates who have gone on to enjoy successful careers in the NHS and other health care organisations around the world.
Explore our postgraduate courses
MSc Education for Health and Social Care Professionals
Advance your personal growth as an educator so that you can deliver excellent health and social care now and in the future, applying advances in educational approaches and delivery. This course is aimed at all health and social care professionals who want to develop the knowledge, skills, qualities, and behaviours to be effective leaders in health and social care education. It allows you to explore a range of teaching and learning approaches and to apply evidence-based principles and theories of education in health and social care.
MSc Leadership and Management
Effective leadership and management do not happen by chance. This practice-related course will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and qualities to be an effective healthcare leader. This leadership and management course is designed to give you the confidence to try new and creative approaches in the workplace, deal with complex leadership situations, and provide effective patient and service outcomes.
The course is aimed at all healthcare professionals, including nurses, midwives, doctors, physiotherapists, radiographers, and healthcare scientists who want to develop the knowledge, skills, and qualities to be an effective healthcare leader.
MA Nursing Pre-Registration (Adult)
Adult nursing is a demanding yet rewarding career. The programme will give you the knowledge and skills to help people have more involvement and control over their mental health by promoting and supporting them in a variety of health and social care settings.
Upon completing this approved course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse.
MA Nursing Pre-Registration (Mental Health)
Mental health nursing is a demanding yet rewarding career. The programme will give you the knowledge and skills to help people have more involvement and control over their mental health by promoting and supporting them in a variety of health and social care settings.
Upon completing this approved course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse.
MSc Nursing
This programme is designed to expand the knowledge and critical thinking skills of nurses. It provides an opportunity to explore various research methodologies, methods, ethical considerations, and literature critique. By engaging with this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of research in practice and care delivery. It will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to interpret, participate in, and apply evidence-based findings to enhance the quality of care for people who use healthcare services.
BSc Nursing Studies (top-up to become a registered nurse)
Our Nursing Studies (top-up) programme has been purposefully designed to enhance your skills as a registered nurse in your home country and allow you to top up your previous studies with Level 6 modules to achieve a BSc (Hons) degree in as little as a year.
This course builds on your nursing skills to help you develop your leadership, clinical decision-making, research skills, and clinical skills. It also provides the additional culturalisation needed to bridge the gap between working as a nurse in your home country and the UK, giving you confidence in your practice.
If you’re an international student who wants to work as a nurse within the UK, you will need to register separately with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This programme will help to prepare you for the NMC registration by providing you with the academic and clinical skills the NMC are looking for and will test in their Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Why study nursing at Salford?
Join 4,500 other international students on our green campus minutes from Manchester city centre
Manchester is home to one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK ensuring you have plenty of job opportunities after graduation
Study in our state-of-the-art simulation suites allowing you to practice your skills in a safe and supportive environment
Work alongside expert lectures leading groundbreaking research projects
Be supported by experienced and encouraging teaching staff throughout your studies
Build the skills required to become a senior leader within your organisation
What our students say:
“I have been a nurse in China for ten years. I felt that my insufficient knowledge about nursing research was preventing me from providing the best quality nursing care for my patients, so I decided to return to university – my independent learning and critical thinking skills have been greatly improved. The university has encouraged me to have a new dream and have the courage to chase it.”
Jinyan Wu
Simulation suites
Our state-of-the-art simulation suites aim to mimic a real hospital environment giving our nursing and midwifery students the unique opportunity to develop their skills in a safe and supportive environment. Our manikins can simulate a variety of healthcare scenarios and our video technology allows our students to critically evaluate their performance, making recommendations for improvements next time they encounter the situation.
To see the suites in action, watch the video below.
FAQs
Do you offer support to help students pay for their studies?
We offer a selection of scholarships to help you fund your postgraduate studies. Our Global Gold Excellence Scholarship is worth £3,000 and our Global Silver Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500. Both of these scholarships are automatically deducted from your tuition fees.
You also have the option to spread the cost of your tuition fees over seven consecutive monthly instalments. Alternatively, if you pay up front, you will receive a 3% discount based on the net remaining amount after any scholarships have been applied.
We also offer support to help with the cost-of-living in the UK. Details of the different support schemes can be found on our cost of living page. You’ll also find information of discounts and offers on this webpage.
What opportunities are there for part-time jobs?
We are located close to Manchester city centre which is a growing hub for businesses in the North of England. As a result, there are lots of opportunities to find part-time work in a variety of industries. We have an on-campus part-time recruitment agency, Unitemps, who can support you in finding a job within the university or at another local business. Our Careers and Enterprise team can also work with you to improve your CV and interview technique to secure a part-time job.