
Acute Medical Nursing: Evidence and Practice
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Students will critically examine the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of acute medical conditions across key specialities including respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine care Emphasis is placed on evidence-based assessment, clinical decision-making and the timely recognition and management of clinical deterioration. The module supports the development of advanced professional judgement in prioritising and coordinating care for patients with complex and dynamic needs. Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change.
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Key highlights
- Covers respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine acute care
- Examines pathophysiology and clinical presentation of acute medical conditions
- Focuses on evidence-based assessment and clinical decision-making
- Builds skills in recognising and managing clinical deterioration
- Develops judgement in prioritising and coordinating complex patient care
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000International 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 £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000The 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 feesVice 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
- Registered Nurse (Adult) in acute medicine
- Senior Staff Nurse
- Nursing Sister / Charge Nurse
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Acute Care Nurse Specialist
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 Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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