Queen's University Belfast

Perioperative Nursing

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Postgraduate Certificate provides a comprehensive grounding in the science and clinical practice of perioperative nursing across the surgical pathway. Students examine the physiological responses to anaesthesia and surgery, the impact of co-morbidities, and the psychological, sociological and professional factors influencing perioperative care. The programme integrates theory with supervised clinical experience to build advanced skills in assessment, patient optimisation, safety, teamwork, communication and evidence-informed intraoperative and postoperative management.

It is ideal for nurses working in theatres or perioperative environments who wish to strengthen competence, leadership and the ability to deliver high-quality surgical care.

Key highlights

  • Covers perioperative nursing science and practice across the surgical pathway
  • Examines physiological responses to anaesthesia, surgery and co-morbidities
  • Explores psychological, sociological and professional factors in perioperative care
  • Integrates theory with supervised clinical experience
  • Builds skills in assessment, patient optimisation, safety and teamwork
  • Develops leadership and evidence-informed intraoperative and postoperative management

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Theatre Nurse
  • Perioperative Nurse Specialist
  • Anaesthetic Nurse
  • Recovery Nurse
  • Theatre Sister / Charge Nurse
  • Surgical Ward Nurse

Admission

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