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Child Nursing at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Please note you will need to apply through UCAS Undergraduate. Embark on a rewarding journey to become a compassionate, confident, and skilled healthcare professional with our MSc Child Nursing degree. Designed to meet the highest standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), this innovative two-year full-time programme will prepare you to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care to children, young people, and their families in a continuously evolving healthcare landscape. What you’ll learn

  • Develop advanced clinical, analytical, and decision-making skills to deliver exceptional child-centred care.
  • Gain hands-on experience through simulated and real-world clinical placements guided by expert practitioners.
  • Enhance your skills in teamwork and communication to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Apply the NMC Code to promote safety, professionalism, and trust in every aspect of care.
  • Build resilience, compassion, and cultural awareness to thrive in the ever-changing healthcare environment.
Our forward-thinking curriculum has been co-designed with service users, carers, practice partners, and current students to ensure a truly collaborative and inclusive learning experience. You’ll develop critical thinking, creativity, and resilience whilst learning to meet the complex emotional and physical needs of children in healthcare settings. Supported by expert academic staff, experienced clinicians, you’ll gain both confidence and competence in clinical practice. With a strong focus on employability, this course will ensure you graduate ready to register as a child nurse with the NMC, equipped with the skills and professional values sought after by the NHS and global healthcare providers. Professional accreditation Our MSc Nursing courses are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Child Nurse. Specialist facilities You’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation suites, a virtual and augmented reality lab, and a modern anatomy learning centre. Co-designed with service-users, carers, practice partners and current students, this MSc ensures your learning is person-centred, practice-informed, and focused on employability. 20% Alumni discount We offer alumni discounts on CCCU Postgraduate Taught, PGCE Primary and Secondary, and Master's by Research courses for eligible students.

Assessment method

We use a variety of assessments so that you can showcase your full range of academic skills including multiple choice exam, written assignment, portfolio, case studies, group presentation and dissertation.

Entry requirements

For the MSc Nursing you will hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours at a 2:1 in any subject or a 2:2 in a health related subject, such as Biological Sciences, Psychology or Public Health. You must also hold maths and English GCSE grade 4-9 (A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent. Prior to beginning the course you will need to have undertaken 750 hours of practice experience. You will then need to submit a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) application portfolio of evidence that documents these 750 hours and includes a CV, record of application for Disclosure Barring Scheme (DBS) and occupational health clearance and a supporting statement reflecting how these experiences have prepared you to undertake the MSc Nursing. You will be supported in preparing this portfolio by a member of the MSc programme team. This portfolio will be assessed using a predefined criteria and once successfully completed you will be offered a firm place on the programme.

English language requirements

For international students, find out about our English language requirements.

English language requirements

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/english-language-requirements

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £15500 Year 1
International £15500 Year 1

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

Home (UK) Fees The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees) Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2025/26 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2025/26 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Child Nursing at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS