Program Overview

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Nursing (Children's Nursing), MSc

Overview

This innovative Master's in Nursing will help you achieve your goals as a registered children's nurse. The course offers clinical placements and a varied and engaging glimpse into the many possibilities for future careers.

Course Details

School

Health Sciences

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Duration

2 years full-time

Start month

September

Home fees 2025/26

£9,535

What You Should Know About This Course

• Nursing and Midwifery at Greenwich is number one in London for satisfaction with teaching (Guardian League Tables 2022).
• We arrange clinical placements with local NHS Trusts allowing you to learn alongside experienced professionals and satisfy the requirements of EU Directives.
• The course will have joint approval for the University of Greenwich and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Nursing students may benefit from additional support of at least £5,000 a year to help with living costs.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Course Outline

Full-time

• Year 1:
  • Pathophysiology: illness and its impact upon individuals (15 credits)
  • Recognising and Managing Individual Needs (30 credits)
  • Developing Children's Nursing Practice (30 credits)
  • Medicines Management (15 credits)
• Year 2:
  • Independent Project (30 credits)
  • Advancing Children's Nursing Practice (30 credits)
  • Consolidating Children's Nursing Practice (30 credits)

Entry Requirements

UK Citizens and Permanent Residents

• An honours degree; normally a 2.1 in any subject
• A minimum of three GCSEs, including English language and mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent
• Plus experience of working/volunteering in a health/social care setting for at least 450 hours within the past five years. Applicants will be required to provide evidence to verify their practice hours.
• To apply for this course, please apply through UCAS Undergraduate. Our UCAS Course Code is B732.

Additional Requirements

• In addition, candidates must attend an interview.
• In line with NMC requirements, students without English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an IELTS examination results (academic or general), where the scores are at least 7.0 in the listening and reading sections and at least 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections, and where the overall average score is at least 7.0.
• If you are applying via UCAS please note that they will only accept references from a professional email address.
• Students who require a visa to study in the UK are not eligible to apply for this programme.
• An Occupational Health appointment will be arranged for you by the university once you have enrolled. This appointment is a mandatory part of your healthcare programme.

How You Will Learn

Teaching

Teaching is delivered by a range of lectures, seminars and tutorials, involving group-based learning and one-to-one support, using the latest range of teaching methods and technology to support student learning.

Class Sizes

Information coming soon.

Independent Learning

The MSc involves a considerable amount of independent study.

Overall Workload

Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. There will be a full-time placement each semester.

Assessment

On this course, you will be assessed by essays, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), reports, exams, and a practice assessment document.

Fees and Funding

Home Fees 2025/26

£9,535

Accommodation Costs

Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

Careers and Placements

Will I Have a Work Placement?

We provide exceptional opportunities with clinical placements across the Children's Nursing spectrum. You will have the chance to be placed within renowned local NHS Trusts throughout London and the South East.

How Long Is My Placement?

Placements last from 10-14 weeks, depending on terms.

What Sort of Careers Do Graduates Pursue?

Successful completion of the course brings first level registration as a qualified nurse. Children's Nursing graduates will be well-placed for swift promotion to senior and leading roles in nursing and healthcare sectors.

Do You Provide Employability Services?

Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.

Support and Advice

Academic Skills and Study Support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.

Support from the Department

We want to make the experience for our health and social care students as simple as possible, keeping costs to a minimum and ensuring our students get the best experience. To support our students on these courses we offer a package that includes free occupational health costs, including immunisations and a full uniform set. Terms and conditions apply.