MSci Nursing (Child) and Leadership at University of Derby

Programme overview

This programme is a holistic learning experience, enabling students to become emotionally resilient and transformational Registered Nurses of the future. This is a full-time 4-year course which enables applicants, who do not have a prior degree, to achieve a Masters level award alongside NMC registration in their chosen field of practice.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Nursing, Health Sciences for Nursing Practice (Child), Person centred Nursing Care for Health & Wellbeing (Child). Year 2 core modules: Research for Health and Wellbeing, Pharmacological and Psychosocial Interventions (Child), Developing Nursing Practice (Child). Year 3 core modules: Leadership for Nursing Practice (Child), Research for Nursing Practice, Transition to enhancing leadership.

Career pathways

On completion of the programme, students are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in their field of practice. Students have five years to register their award with the Nursing and Midwifery Council following completion of the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 128; A Level: ABB; T Level: Merit; BTEC: DDM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/5984cadb-c4d4-4052-b37e-f6aaa5faa081

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