
Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Child
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
It focuses on paediatric assessment, stabilisation, early recognition of deterioration and evidence-based interventions, supported by simulation and skills-based learning. Students build confidence in clinical judgement, communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary paediatric critical care teams. This programme is suited to nurses working in children’s hospitals, paediatric units, emergency departments and high-dependency or critical care areas.
Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change. See details on how to pay your fees here. Applicants must have a professional qualification in Nursing, Midwifery, or Allied Health and Social Care Services.
See Selection Criteria for full requirements.
Key highlights
- Focus on paediatric assessment, stabilisation and early recognition of deterioration
- Evidence-based interventions for critically ill children
- Simulation and skills-based learning build practical confidence
- Develops clinical judgement, communication and multidisciplinary teamwork
- Designed for nurses in paediatric, emergency and critical care settings
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
- Paediatric Critical Care Nurse
- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse
- Paediatric High-Dependency Nurse
- Paediatric Emergency Nurse
- Children's 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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