Birmingham City University

Neonatal Critical Care (QIS) - BSc / GradCert / Module / MSc / PgCert / PgDip

Birmingham City UniversityCity South, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our flexible Neonatal Critical Care course has been developed in line with the National Standards for neonatal Qualified In Specialty (QIS) education (2024) to support neonatal practitioners to develop the knowledge and skills to excel in their field.

Key highlights

  • Developed in line with 2024 National Standards for neonatal QIS education
  • Supports neonatal practitioners to develop specialist knowledge and skills
  • Flexible study with multiple award routes from module to MSc

Entry requirements

Students must have a relevant United Kingdom Diploma in Higher Education or equivalent award, or 240 credits of which at least 120 credits are at level 5. Students must have a BSc or BSc Hons degree. Students undertaking the award must have a relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or a 60 credit Level 6 award in an appropriate subject area.

Applicants with evidence of successfully completed Level 6 study within the preceding 2 years will also be considered. To prevent duplication of study, a student that has previously completed a Level 6 module or award within the last 5 years cannot access the equivalent award at Level 7. Students will require a UK BSc or equivalent.

If the student does not have a BSc Degree or equivalent, then they must have 2 years of healthcare experience and recent level 6 study in the past 5 Years. Students wishing to have recognition of prior learning must have either: the BCU post graduate certificate in Neonatal Critical Care, BCU post graduate diploma in Neonatal Critical Care, an external Post Graduate Certificate or postgraduate diploma that can be mapped to appropriate modules on the BCU MSc Neonatal Critical Care in accordance with BCU RPL policy and academic regulations. Or appropriate BCU or external modules that can be mapped to the award in accordance with RPL policy.

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Qualified In Specialty (QIS) Neonatal Nurse
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
  • Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • Neonatal Practice Educator
  • Neonatal Unit Sister or Charge Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £900 per 20 credit module

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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