University of Huddersfield

Nursing (Pre-Registration) Child MSc

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

This course provides the opportunity for those who have studied an undergraduate degree to undertake a two-year full-time Master's course and upon successful completion receive eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The course helps you to develop the skills required, in order to become a confident, competent, caring and compassionate child nurse in a rapidly changing health and social care environment. This includes developing the vital skills required to care for children, young people and their families whatever their circumstances, including those with acute illness, long-term conditions or those who need help to maintain their health.

If you are passionate about children and young people, and have the patience, good humour and people skills to care for children, young people and their families, then this course maybe ideal for you. Students studying this course may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website.

Key highlights

  • Leads to eligibility for NMC registration as a children's nurse
  • Accelerated two-year route for existing undergraduate degree holders
  • Covers caring for children with acute illness and long-term conditions
  • Develops skills to support children, young people and their families
  • Eligible students may receive a non-repayable NHS grant of £5,000 yearly

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • Additional condition: interview — If successful at interview, applicants are required to successfully demonstrate that they have completed 550 hours of theory through studying/reading and a minimum of 700 hours of practice before they…

Scholarships

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Nurse (Child)
  • Paediatric Staff Nurse
  • Neonatal Nurse
  • Community Children's Nurse
  • School Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £19,800

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 University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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