
Renal Nursing
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Postgraduate Certificate offers an advanced and holistic exploration of acute and chronic kidney disease, kidney function, renal pathophysiology & the systemic consequences of renal dysfunction. Students develop expertise in assessment, decision-making, symptom management and the delivery of evidence-based interventions, including renal replacement therapies, transplant pathways and conservative management. The programme also emphasises the psychosocial, leadership and communication aspects of renal care, supported by clinical placement to consolidate practice.
It is designed for nurses working in renal, haemodialysis, transplant or related settings who wish to expand specialist capability and lead improvements in person-centred renal nursing.
Key highlights
- Advanced study of acute and chronic kidney disease and renal pathophysiology
- Builds expertise in assessment, decision-making and symptom management
- Covers renal replacement therapies, transplant pathways and conservative management
- Clinical placement consolidates specialist renal nursing practice
- Explores psychosocial, leadership and communication aspects of renal care
- Designed for nurses in renal, haemodialysis or transplant 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
- Renal Nurse Specialist
- Haemodialysis Nurse
- Transplant Nurse
- Renal Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Renal Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
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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