MSc Nursing (Children's) at Keele University

Programme overview

The aim of the MSc Nursing programme is to develop Children’s Nurses who are inquisitive, questioning, clinically astute, empowered, cognitively adaptable, and able to respond to current and future needs of health care delivery. The programme will prepare students to care for children and young people with mental, physical, cognitive or behavioural health challenges. MSc Children's Nursing students will learn how to put children, young people and their families at the centre of their care.

What you will study

The course structure ensures you study a range of modules that are highly relevant to children’s nursing. During your two year programme you will study 10 core modules.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of this course you will be a qualified, capable postgraduate nurse ready to work in your chosen specialism. You will have developed competency in assessing, delivering and managing nursing care and be able to confidently support your nursing practice decisions with a robust evidence base.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any subject. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking and 6.5 in writing (English Group E). A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or overseas police check, and health checks are required for all applicants whom are successful at interview. Applicants are required to provide a portfolio of evidence and to confirm the relevance of your theoretical knowledge and practice experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK full-time fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee per year. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/postgraduatestudy/apply/

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