Program Overview
The Nursing (Child) at Northumbria University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nursing (Child) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing (Child) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Variable, two to four years full time (March start)\', \'Year one will introduce fundamental concepts of nursing care, anatomy and physiology, care, compassion and communication within nursing practice, and development of fields within nursing.\', "Year 2 will develop and apply knowledge and skills within children\'s nursing, public health in contemporary nursing practice, applied life and nursing science, evidence and research for professional practice, and developing skills for safe and effective practice.", "Year 3 will explore children and young people healthcare challenges, critical care and high dependency need in children\'s nursing, leading and improving nursing, preparation for working life and research methods and evidence based practice."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Normally a first degree at 2:1 in a Health related subject, plus five GCSEs at Grade C and above including Mathematics, English Language and a physical Science subject.
Plus one of the following:
International/English Language Requirements:- All non-UK students are required to hold a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 in all elements of the test.
- All offers of a place are subject to a satisfactory medical report and receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced certificate.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northumbria University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Northumbria University
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months