Foundation of Nursing
International College Robert Gordon University
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
The online Master of Science in Nursing offers four graduate tracks for BSN-prepared nurses.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Nursing and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
- Communicate effectively
- And evaluate evidence-based practice.
Career outcomes
- Nurse practitioner
- Nurse educator
- Nurse executive leader
Curriculum
- Four tracks (Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Executive Leader
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) built on evidence-based practice
- Clinical reasoning
- Leadership and health equity
- Delivered online with clinical components
- The programme is accredited and offers post-graduate APRN certificates.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary-school completion to the country-specific standard on the ICRGU Academic Requirements page
- Plus subject requirements by pathway (for example Maths and Chemistry for Pharmacy). Some pathways need an interview; Art and Design and Architecture need a portfolio or artistic evaluation.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 59
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Cambridge 169
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Passport or government identification
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school certificate or equivalent
- English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
- Interview or selection materials
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- Identification
- supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Complete the required admission interview or selection process. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £225 GBP |
| Deposit | £5,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | ICRGU at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, RGU |
| Department | Nursing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 35,120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
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September 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
31 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.
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The program takes 0.58 years.
The next deadline is 14 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £225 GBP. The deposit is £5,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,640 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 59, TOEFL iBT 80, Cambridge 169, IELTS Academic 6. An interview is required.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.