Nursing Post-Registration University of Greater Manchester

Overview

The University of Greater Manchester's Nursing Post-Registration degree is ideal if you're a qualified nurse wishing to build on your existing knowledge, experience and skills. By studying for this master's degree, you can become a critically reflective, creative, and socially conscious evidence-based practitioner. 

Whether you're already registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or are an international qualified nurse seeking NMC registration, this postgraduate programme will support you in achieving your goals.

Career Opportunities

On successfully completing the University of Greater Manchester's post-registration adult nursing master's degree, you'll possess the knowledge and skills you need to advance your career in nursing, adopt new technologies and approaches in health care and take on team leadership responsibilities. You'll also be well-prepared to work in clinical research, combining nursing practice with academic research and pursue doctoral study in the future.

As a graduate of this qualification, you'll be able to synthesise practice and theory in decision-making for practice, service delivery and leadership. You'll also be able to demonstrate competence, autonomy and professional accountability in the development of higher-level skills. You'll be ready to use your skills to enhance service delivery and outcomes for service users.

Graduates can use this qualification as a stepping-stone into many other careers. Some of these roles may require relevant experience and/or postgraduate study. Possible areas include:

• Health service management
• Policy research
• Public health
• Armed forces
• Secondary schools
• FE and HE teaching and education
• Clinical research
• Health promotion
• Occupational health
• Overseas aid and development
• Prisons
• Universities
• Holiday companies
• Voluntary organisations