This two-year full-time Master's course offers students who have completed an undergraduate degree the chance to become a child nurse. The course focuses on developing practical and theoretical skills, including professional values, communication, decision-making, leadership, management, and teamwork. It also teaches how to respond to the needs of patients and service users from various fields of nursing. The course consists of 50% theory and 50% practice, with placements in various settings. Lecturers, supervisors, and assessors are passionate about child nursing, and teaching takes place in innovative environments. Students may receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year.

University of Huddersfield
Nursing Pre-Registration Child MSc
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have an Honours degree and relevant work experience relevant to the programme.
- Successful applicants must demonstrate 550 hours of theory and 700 hours of practice before starting the course.
- IELTS minimum is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), occupational health clearances, and RPL (NMC) evidence are required.
- Self-declaration at the start and end of the course is required.
- Placement providers may require vaccinations, unless medically exempt.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and prior learning may be eligible for academic credit.
- Due to high demand and limited places, interviews may not be conducted for all applicants.
Career Prospects
NMC professional registrant, plus possible progression to becoming a non-medical prescriber, an advanced practitioner, alumni member or graduate researcher.
Course Details
Year 1
Becoming a professional - Child Nursing
Introduction to Child Nursing
Understanding knowledge and evidence for nursing
Developing critical knowledge and skills in Child Nursing
Developing research knowledge and evidence for Child Nursing practice
Nursing Practice 1
Year 2
Developing as a professional
Nursing Practice 2
Being a professional
Enhancing knowledge and skills in Child Nursing
Using evidence and research to enhance Child Nursing practice
Nursing Practice 3
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