Middlesbrough,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Nursing Studies (Child) Pre-registration in Sheffield United Kingdom | Teesside University
Teesside University
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Sheffield United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
9,000
(c. USD12,008.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Pediatric nursing focuses on providing care for newborns, toddlers, children, adolescents, and their families. As a pediatric nurse, you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while working closely with parents and caregivers, supporting both healthy children and those facing acute or chronic physical/mental health conditions or disabilities. This rewarding position carries significant responsibility, as you'll be instrumental in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating comprehensive care for vulnerable young patients and their families. The role demands dedication, hard work, and strong communication abilities. While standard nursing programs span three years, this accelerated master's degree requires applicants to demonstrate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) by submitting a portfolio documenting at least 500 hours of relevant healthcare experience, whether paid or voluntary. Successful interview candidates receive detailed RPL guidelines, including instructions for portfolio preparation.Throughout the program, you'll acquire crucial knowledge and clinical skills to care for children and families across various healthcare environments, from hospitals to community settings. Clinical rotations involve working shifts that may include nights and weekends.This forward-thinking program equips you to become a skilled, confident practitioner capable of leading pediatric care teams. It fosters resilience and professional readiness, emphasizing strong ethical values, clinical decision-making, advocacy for health equity, promotion of diversity, and maintaining professional standards while delivering exceptional, compassionate care tailored to children's needs.The curriculum addresses modern healthcare challenges and the expanding, dynamic responsibilities of today's registered nurses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You must meet the course academic entry requirements and be highly motivated towards a career in nursing, demonstrate a good insight into the nurse's role within the health and social care arena, and have excellent communication skills.
Nursing courses are typically three years, so in order to join this two-year master's degree, you are required to submit a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio of evidence. The portfolio is a condition for application and shortlisting.
You are also expected to have:
a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of GCSEs
a degree with a 2:2 classification or above.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You must submit a reflective portfolio which demonstrates how you have achieved the NMC outcomes for year 1 of the course. Additionally, you must provide evidence that you have worked a minimum of 500 hours within a health or social care setting, either paid or voluntary. Your written reflection within the portfolio will be marked at level 7 (MSc).
Shortlisting criteria
Your application is measured against the following criteria:
your ability to complete all sections of the application form fully and correctly
the level of all qualifications and grades are specified
appropriate academic entry requirements achieved or working towards qualifications
personal statement supportive of chosen course and demonstrates an understanding of the uniqueness of the profession and the role of the professional
satisfactory appropriate supportive references (academic/employer/character)
completion of the RPL portfolio to a high standard.
If you are invited to interview and the date is not suitable, we may not be able to offer you an alternative date due to the high volume of applications received for this course but it is important that you contact the admissions office immediately.
International applicants must have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking or equivalent in line with the University English Language policy that equates to overall IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing before an unconditional offer is made.
PTE (Academic) - 66
Cambridge English scale - 185
Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE III Pass
Nursing courses are typically three years, so in order to join this two-year master's degree, you are required to submit a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio of evidence. The portfolio is a condition for application and shortlisting.
You are also expected to have:
a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of GCSEs
a degree with a 2:2 classification or above.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You must submit a reflective portfolio which demonstrates how you have achieved the NMC outcomes for year 1 of the course. Additionally, you must provide evidence that you have worked a minimum of 500 hours within a health or social care setting, either paid or voluntary. Your written reflection within the portfolio will be marked at level 7 (MSc).
Shortlisting criteria
Your application is measured against the following criteria:
your ability to complete all sections of the application form fully and correctly
the level of all qualifications and grades are specified
appropriate academic entry requirements achieved or working towards qualifications
personal statement supportive of chosen course and demonstrates an understanding of the uniqueness of the profession and the role of the professional
satisfactory appropriate supportive references (academic/employer/character)
completion of the RPL portfolio to a high standard.
If you are invited to interview and the date is not suitable, we may not be able to offer you an alternative date due to the high volume of applications received for this course but it is important that you contact the admissions office immediately.
International applicants must have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking or equivalent in line with the University English Language policy that equates to overall IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing before an unconditional offer is made.
PTE (Academic) - 66
Cambridge English scale - 185
Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE III Pass
Tuition
GBP
9,000