Queen's University Belfast

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 £1,500
  • 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

  • Renal Nurse Specialist
  • Haemodialysis Nurse
  • Transplant Nurse
  • Renal Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Renal Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Admission

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