Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing (Pre-Registration) Adult (Blended Learning) course at University of Huddersfield.
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UCAS code: H049
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Nursing (Pre-Registration) Adult (Blended Learning) course.
PLEASE NOTE - There are no vacancies for January 2026. Please apply for January 2027 entry.
This course has been designed for those who would like to become a nurse and are located within the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, Cheshire and Merseyside, North West, Cumbria or North Lincolnshire. If you are located outside these areas please visit Health Education England for information on your nearest course provider.
This course provides the opportunity for those who have studied an undergraduate degree to undertake a two-year full-time Master's. So, whether you would like to provide care for adults in the community or an acute setting, this innovative blended learning nursing Master’s is designed to provide a great foundation for your future career in adult nursing. It provides the opportunity for you to study in a flexible way, that fits around work and life. You will receive teaching and support from experienced lecturers, practice supervisors and assessors, this course could be a great place for you to take the first steps towards making a huge difference to people’s everyday lives.
This course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and has strong partnerships with NHS Trusts, private and voluntary organisations. Supported by a team who really understand what it is like to be an adult nurse, you will learn online through seminars, group work, simulation and practical skills experience. You will have an opportunity to learn key clinical skills and engage in simulation-based learning within a safe environment utilising human patient simulators to enhance your confidence, competence and understanding of patient care. You will undertake clinical placements throughout the course in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, in the community, as well as voluntary and private sectors. You will have the opportunity to hear the experiences and viewpoints from service users and carers, who are part of the Public Partnership Group. This course uses mainly digital technologies and also includes practical hands-on experience. Although the theoretical component is predominantly delivered online, you will attend the campus in Huddersfield for a maximum total of 20 days per year of the course. You will do this in each year of the course, providing the opportunity for you to practise skills in a safe and controlled environment, attend occupational health sessions and mandatory training. You will also undertake practice placements across the NHS and healthcare organisations in a setting close to home.
The course aims to help you become a confident, competent, caring and compassionate nurse. From day one, you will get the opportunity to learn in a supportive, forward-thinking and well-connected environment. You will explore all aspects of nursing, from the fundamentals of providing care to more advanced topics such as complex needs, and leadership and management. You will develop a range of specialist skills including communication, decision-making, team working and upholding professional values, as well as practical and theoretical skills in order to help and achieve your full potential as an adult nurse and meet the NMC Standards.
Students studying this course may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Department
Department of Nursing and Midwifery (HDNM)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Blended learning (full-time)
Subjects
• Adult nursing
Start date
11 January 2027
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Year 1 core modules Becoming a Professional - Adult Nursing (Blended Learning) Introduction to Adult Nursing (Blended Learning) Nursing Practice 1 (Blended Learning) Understanding Knowledge and Evidence for Nursing (Blended Learning) Developing Critical Knowledge and Skills in Adult Nursing (Blended Learning) Developing Research Knowledge and Evidence for Adult Nursing Practice (Blended Learning)
Year 2 core modules Nursing Practice 2 (Blended Learning) Developing as a Professional (Blended Learning) Being a Professional (Blended Learning) Enhancing Knowledge and Skills in Adult Nursing (Blended Learning) Nursing Practice 3 (Blended Learning) Using Evidence and Research to Enhance Adult Nursing Practise (Blended Learning)
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Huddersfield students who took the Nursing (Pre-Registration) Adult (Blended Learning) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
79%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
83%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
83%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
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Academic support
71%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
67%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
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Organisation and management
60%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
63%
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How well organised is your course?
57%
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Learning resources
90%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
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Student voice
66%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
72%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
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Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
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Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
78%
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I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
77%
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I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
84%
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I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
77%
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I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
77%
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My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
84%
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See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Nursing (Pre-Registration) Adult (Blended Learning) or another course from the same subject area.
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| Biology | D | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
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Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Nursing (Pre-Registration) Adult (Blended Learning) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
Third year after graduation
£33.6k
Fifth year after graduation
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