University of Derby

Critical Care Nursing (Adult)

University of Derby

Course overview

• Fully online delivery designed around shift-based clinical practice • A blend of live webinars and flexible self-paced learning • Strong focus on evidence-based, compassionate and person-centred care • Completion of critical care clinical competencies via e-portfolio, aligned to Steps 2 and 3 of the CC3N framework • Emphasis on self-care throughout the programme • Opportunities to develop leadership, communication and quality improvement skills

Key highlights

  • Fully online delivery designed around shift-based clinical practice
  • Live webinars combined with flexible self-paced learning
  • Clinical competencies completed via e-portfolio aligned to CC3N Steps 2 and 3
  • Focus on evidence-based, compassionate and person-centred care
  • Develops leadership, communication and quality improvement skills
  • Emphasis on self-care throughout the programme

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000
  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Critical Care Staff Nurse
  • Senior Critical Care Nurse
  • Critical Care Charge Nurse
  • Critical Care Outreach Nurse
  • Critical Care Practice Educator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,080 per year | International: £1,080 per year

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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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