Will I get a work permit and registration pin number after completing a master's in public health or nursing in the UK or Ireland?

Your outcome here depends entirely on which course you choose, so it is worth getting this clear before you commit. A registration PIN that lets you practise clinically only comes from an approved Nursing degree, while the post-study work visa is available to graduates of either Nursing or Public Health.

What Your Master's Leads to in the UK and Ireland

What Happens After Your Work Visa Expires

• In the UK, once you find a permanent role such as a nurse or public health specialist, you can transition to a Health and Care Worker Visa
• In Ireland, once employed, your employer can help you move to a standard employment permit or a Critical Skills Employment Permit
• Public health professionals sometimes register through separate pathways like UKPHR, which is not the same as a clinical nursing PIN

My Advice

If practising as a registered nurse is your goal, confirm the programme is NMC-approved in the UK or NMBI-approved in Ireland before you enrol, since an unapproved course will not get you the PIN you need. If your interest is broader public health work rather than bedside nursing, the Public Health route still gives you the same two-year work visa without the added registration step.