Child Nursing MSc

Program Overview

This MSc program in Child Nursing prepares students to become registered nurses specializing in the care of children and their families. Through a combination of classroom learning and extensive practical placements in various healthcare settings, students develop the skills needed to assess, diagnose, and provide comprehensive care for children with physical and mental health conditions. The program culminates in a dissertation, contributing to advanced clinical knowledge and practice.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc program focuses on child nursing, encompassing the assessment of children, young people, and their families across various ages and settings. Participants are equipped to become registered nurses through a combination of academic learning and practical experience.

Teaching:

• The program incorporates a blend of classroom learning and practical placements.
• Students spend 50% of their time on the City Campus and 50% on placements in hospitals and community settings.
• Placements can include acute environments like children's wards and neonatal intensive care units, as well as home-based care and specialized community centers.
• Placements are located across NHS Tayside, Fife, Forth Valley, and Highland, offering diverse geographical and organizational experiences.
• Practical skills are honed through hands-on experiences during placements.
• The Clinical Skills Centre at Ninewells Hospital hosts workshops and interactive sessions, including patient scenarios with actors in a simulated hospital ward to build confidence.

Careers:

• Completion of the program qualifies individuals to become registered nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Other:

• The MSc version of the program involves the completion of a dissertation on a chosen topic.
• The program is supported by a team of specialists.
• The program is only open to applicants with British/Irish citizenship, EU settled status, or indefinite leave to remain in the UK.