
Intensive Care Nursing
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Postgraduate Certificate develops the advanced clinical expertise required to care for critically ill adults in intensive care settings. Students gain a deep understanding of complex physiological and pathophysiological processes, the assessment and management of multi-system deterioration, and the use of specialist technologies and evidence-based interventions. The programme strengthens leadership, communication and decision-making while addressing ethical and professional considerations central to critical care practice.
It is designed for nurses currently working in or preparing to work in adult ICU environments who wish to enhance specialist competence and confidence.
Key highlights
- Develops advanced clinical expertise for caring for critically ill adults
- Covers complex physiology and pathophysiology underpinning critical illness
- Assessment and management of multi-system deterioration in intensive care
- Use of specialist technologies and evidence-based critical care interventions
- Strengthens leadership, communication and clinical decision-making skills
- Addresses ethical and professional issues central to critical care practice
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
- Critical Care Staff Nurse
- Senior Staff Nurse (Intensive Care)
- Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
- Critical Care Outreach Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse Educator
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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