Course summary
This course is aimed at registered nurses currently working within a critical care setting. It provides you with an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiological effects of critical illness. Emphasis is placed on the holistic assessment of the individual with the development of subsequent management plans from which to provide optimum care.
- Structured around the Critical Care National Network (CC3N) Step 2 and Step 3 competencies, your studies will focus on advancing your knowledge and applying skills in critical care practice.
- This course was designed and validated in conjunction with local employers and aims to develop you academically as well as clinically.
- You will examine the current evidence and developments in this field of care.
- You will be taught by experienced acute and critical care practitioners. Guest speakers with current clinical expertise will also contribute to the teaching.
- This course will develop/enhance your life-long learning and may assist your career progression.
Modules
Core modules Critical Care - Knowledge and Skills (Stage 2) Critical Care - Advanced Knowledge and Skills (Stage 3)
Assessment method
Assessment involves a variety of methods including essays, individual presentations and practice-based portfolios of evidence. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria relevant to your course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * Be a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registrant with 12 months experience and currently working in a critical care setting. * You must have completed step 1 of The Critical Care National Network Nurse Leads Forum (CC3N) competencies prior to commencing the course. * You must possess a Diploma of Higher Education in a relevant health profession for example Nursing. * Have an honours degree at 2:2 or above, have studied at honours level or can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard. We will consider other qualifications and experience on an individual case basis. * To undertake this course, students must identify, negotiate and access relevant opportunities and experiences to demonstrate their skills and competencies in Critical Care under the supervision of an appropriately experienced/qualified mentor.
English language requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £740* | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £740* | Module |
| Scotland | £740* | Module |
| Wales | £740* | Module |
| Channel Islands | £740* | Module |
| Republic of Ireland | £740* | Module |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
In 2025/26 the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £740 (Band 2) per 15 credit module and £1,480 (Band 2) per 30 credit module. Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit (https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/’)
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH