Queen's University Belfast

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 £1,500
  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • International 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 £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • The 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 fees
  • Vice 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

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