MSc Nursing (Child)

You must have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a nurse and provide evidence of having worked as a registrant in your intended second field.

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). Health-related subjects are preferred but not essential. Other subjects will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants without a degree may be considered based on practice experience, subject to demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the discipline, including an in-depth awareness of current issues. Skills in critical analysis and evaluation, as well as the ability to learn in a flexible, independent manner, are essential.

An interview forms part of the selection process.

If you accept an offer from Edge Hill you will need to satisfy the requirements of the Nursing & Midwifery Council in respect of physical and mental fitness and will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

As a children’s nurse, you’ll have a wide choice of career options. Following registration as a children’s nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, you can continue your career in a variety of settings, including specialist children’s hospitals, general hospitals and paediatric community services/teams.

Some of our MSc Nursing (Child) graduates go on to work in leadership, management, consultancy, education and research. There are also exciting opportunities for further professional development and specialism.

You’ll learn the skills, knowledge and attributes which help you to achieve proficiency, as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

In your first year of MSc Nursing (Child), you’ll focus on what it means to be a professional who is resilient, emotionally intelligent and a confident communicator. You’ll also explore the importance of evidence-based care and research methodologies. To understand the principles of person-centred care in action, you’ll complete supervised practice placements.