Paediatrics and Child Healthcare Practice MSc at Middlesex University

Programme overview

Studying for the MSc in Paediatrics & Child Healthcare Practice offers an exceptional opportunity to deepen your expertise and accelerate your career within your chosen area of specialism. The programme is designed to broaden your clinical insight, strengthen your professional capability, and position you for enhanced roles across local and national healthcare settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education | Department: Department of Nursing and Midwifery | Intake: Rolling | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You can take any of the optional modules listed below as a standalone module at either level 6 or level 7 (for 15 or 30 credits – see module pages for details) or work towards a 180 UK credit MSc programme in Paediatrics & Child Healthcare Practice. Modules include One compulsory project at level 7, NSA 4050 Developing Research Capabilities, Caring for Children and Young People in Critical Care level 1 and 2 (High Dependency), PCH3806 / PCH4806, Infection Prevention and Control for Children and Young People, PCH3810 / PCH4810, Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy in Children and Young People (SACT), PCH3801 / PCH4801, Clinical Skills in Paediatric Ventilator Management, PCH3800 / PCH4800, Foundations of Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing (PICU 1), PCH3804 / PCH4804, Care of the Child with Cardiac and Respiratory Compromise (PICU 2), PCH3802 / PCH4802, Nursing Interventions for the Child in Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU 3), PCH3805 / PCH4805, Care of Children and Young People Undergoing Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), PCH3814 / PCH4814.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates admitted to this programme must: Meet individual requirements of specific chosen modules. Be currently working with children and young people in a healthcare setting. Hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent. Candidates who do not have a degree, but who have successfully completed level 6 or 7 CPD modules may be admitted to the programme through the Middlesex Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) process. This will be at the programme leader’s discretion. Evidence of commitment to study, professional development to date, consideration of a coherent study plan and plans for future professional development and progression. Demonstrate minimum English language requirements. All modules in the programme are delivered in English, so IELTS English required with an average score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in a single area. Additional admissions criteria: Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) is available in line with Middlesex University regulations and will be discussed at your programme planning meeting. UK candidates only are eligible to apply for this course. Please note, this Master's programme does not lead to a professional nursing qualification. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition, although some of the modules you choose could involve an interview. Apply now. Applications must be submitted at least four weeks before the module start date, but it is highly recommended that candidates submit their application as early as p

Intake: Rolling

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