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De Montfort University

Leicester , England ,United Kingdom

International Nursing and Leadership MSc

This newly developed programme, with a focus on leadership and global health challenges, has been designed to meet the needs of overseas nurses who have demonstrated excellence in their field and have an aspiration to lead healthcare services in the future. The topics covered in this programme include research methods for healthcare professionals; leadership in contemporary healthcare; health promotion and public health; leadership in practise and global challenges to healthcare. 

Studying each of these subjects will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to undertake an independent dissertation, supported by our experienced academic supervisory team, on a topic of the student’s choice related to leadership and nursing.

Intakes

  • Jan

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates of the MSc International Nursing and Leadership programme will develop the knowledge and skills required to enable them to pursue their future careers in senior positions in healthcare. 

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry criteria

The entry requirements for this program are:

  • Nursing registration with the Professional Statutory Regulatory Body in the student’s home country;
  • Evidence of recent practice experience (in the last 18 months);
  • A first degree in a relevant subject area (minimum 2:2);
  • IELTS 6.5 in all criteria

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements above, but have significant experience and other evidence of ability to study at this level will also be considered.

Work experience: If an applicant has not studied on an academic course within the last 5 years, they may be asked to undertake an academic piece of writing as part of the selection process.

English language requirements: Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be offered support on an English language course prior to commencing the program.

Interview: Applicants will be required to have a Skype interview as part of the selection process.  

India

  • A Bachelor's degree with 50%-60%, depending on the university you have studied and the course you are applying for.

Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

Sri Lanka

  • A Bachelor’s degree with GPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) for courses requiring a  2:2 classification, and GPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) for courses requiring a 2:1 classification.

Bangladesh

  • 4 year Bachelor degree from BUET with a minimum of 55% or GPA 2.75/4.0 OR 4 year Bachelor degree from a well-recognized university with a minimum of 60% or GPA 3.0/4.0