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MSc Nursing (Child) at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

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.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L509
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification 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.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

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Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

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 £17000 Year 1
International £17000 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: Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government. Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2026/27 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degrees (excluding Foundation Year 0) and PGCE courses for Home students, to be set at the maximum tuition fee cap, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year. 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 2026/27 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 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
MSc Nursing (Child) at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS