MSc Child Nursing in Canterbury United Kingdom | Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University | Canterbury United Kingdom
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Qualification
Master's Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
GBP 17,000
(c. USD22,748.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Embark on a rewarding journey to become a compassionate, confident, and skilled healthcare professional with our MSc Child Nursing degree.

Designed to meet the highest standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), this innovative two-year full-time programme will prepare you to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care to children, young people, and their families in a continuously evolving healthcare landscape.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

What you’ll learn

  • Develop advanced clinical, analytical, and decision-making skills to deliver exceptional child-centred care.
  • Gain hands-on experience through simulated and real-world clinical placements guided by expert practitioners.
  • Enhance your skills in teamwork and communication to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Apply the NMC Code to promote safety, professionalism, and trust in every aspect of care.
  • Build resilience, compassion, and cultural awareness to thrive in the ever-changing healthcare environment.

Our forward-thinking curriculum has been co-designed with service users, carers, practice partners, and current students to ensure a truly collaborative and inclusive learning experience. You’ll develop critical thinking, creativity, and resilience whilst learning to meet the complex emotional and physical needs of children in healthcare settings.

Supported by expert academic staff, experienced clinicians, and cutting-edge facilities, including immersive simulation suites, virtual and augmented reality tools, and a state-of-the-art anatomy learning centre, you’ll gain both confidence and competence in clinical practice.

With a strong focus on employability, this course will ensure you graduate ready to register as a child nurse with the NMC, equipped with the skills and professional values sought after by the NHS and global healthcare providers.

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for this course, you will hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours at a 2:1 in any subject or a 2:2 in a health related subject, such as Biological Sciences, Psychology or Public Health.

You must also hold maths and English GCSE grade 4-9 (A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.

Practice experience and theoretical learning.

Prior to beginning the course you will need to have undertaken 750 hours of practice experience and 500 hours of theoretical learning.

You will then need to submit a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) application portfolio of evidence that documents the 750 hours of practice experience and 500 hours of theoretical learning, and includes a CV, record of application for Disclosure Barring Scheme (DBS) and occupational health clearance, and a supporting statement reflecting how these experiences have prepared you to undertake the MSc Nursing.

You will be supported in preparing this portfolio by a member of the MSc programme team. This portfolio will be assessed using a predefined criteria and once successfully completed you will be offered a firm place on the programme.

Tuition GBP 17,000
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