Course summary
Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university.
As a University of Southampton student with a PG Dip in Nursing, you can to return to ‘top-up’ the diploma to an MSc.
The Master of Science Top-up Award aims to enhance your knowledge base and skills to become a critically aware practitioner able to appraise and, if necessary, challenge practice.
You'll be enabled to effectively use a philosophy of care that is based on evidence, to develop and lead service provision that meets the needs of a 21st century health and social care service. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
This is a part time programme that commences each September. You need to commence the programme within three years of completing your Postgraduate Diploma.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
You'll be assessed on your research proposal and your dissertation.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council