Taught course

Child Nursing (pre-registration)

Institution
University of Southampton · Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Qualifications
PGDipMSc

Entry requirements

MSC:

UK 2.1 Bachelor Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University, GCSE English language and maths 4-9 or A*-C. You will be required to successfully complete a Recognition of Prior Learning as a condition of entry to the programme. Subject to satisfactory health and DBS checks. 325 hours of relevant theoretical learning from your first degree or employment 675 hours of practice worked in a healthcare environment under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.

PGDIP:

UK 2.2 Bachelor Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University, GCSE English language and maths 4-9 or A*-C. You will be required to successfully complete a Recognition of Prior Learning as a condition of entry to the programme. . Subject to satisfactory health and DBS checks. submit evidence of:990 hours of relevant theoretical learning from your first degree or employment and 110 hours of practice worked in a healthcare environment under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Become a Nurse, or expand your practice, and change patients' lives.
This two year master’s is designed for graduates and career changers who want to become a registered Nurse. It's also ideal if you’re already a qualified Nurse and want to pursue a second field of registration.
You'll learn to provide world-leading* care and support to neonates, children, adolescents and their families. You'll graduate able to make complex decisions, evaluate practice, coordinate care, and advocate for your patients' needs.
You will enhance your studies through a varied range of practical experience during placements to help you develop into the role of a nursing professional.
*Nursing at Southampton is ranked 3rd in the UK, QS World Rankings by Subject 2024

Information for international students

Not usually open to international or EU applications without previous UK studies.

Fees and funding

Please see our website for fee information.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PGDip
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • MSc
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Email
enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Phone
02380595000