MSc Nursing (Child)
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
Join our two-year masters degree to qualify as a Registered Child Nurse. You must hold an undergraduate degree (Level 6) in any field and have a minimum of six months' health or social care experience to apply. The MSc Nursing with Registered Status programme will prepare you for the complex, demanding, and rewarding arena of children's nursing.
This programme supports you to become a proficient, safe and accountable practitioner, who can deliver person-centred, evidence based and effective care. The degree is a full time programme delivered across two years. Year 1 of the programme consists of four modules totalling 90 credits, building upon the healthcare experience that you already have.
You will embed the theoretical understanding of contemporary nursing practice alongside development of complex nursing skills within clinical practice. You will further develop knowledge of evidence based practice and begin to explore the role of research within nursing. Year 2 of the programme also consists of four modules totalling 90 credits, enabling you to develop skills as an emerging autonomous practitioner with a deep theoretical and practical understanding of the complexities of nursing care and how nurses can support, empower and advocate for the best interests of patients.
Key highlights
- Leads to qualification as a Registered Child Nurse
- Accelerated two-year route for graduates of any discipline
- Builds on your existing health or social care experience
- Develops complex nursing skills within clinical practice
- Explores evidence-based practice and the role of research in nursing
- Prepares you to advocate for children as an autonomous practitioner
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7 — 7.0 IELTS For International students entry requirements will include IELTs Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary): 7.0 Overall with 6
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Paediatric Staff Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Children's Community Nurse
- School Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,000 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 Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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