MSc Critical Care at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Designed specifically for nurses and allied health professionals working in critical care, this MSc develops the enhanced knowledge, critical thinking and leadership skills needed to deliver high-quality care to critically ill adults. Aligned with UK national frameworks, it combines clinical expertise, evidence-informed practice and quality improvement to support your career progression and service innovation. This three-year, part-time MSc combines academic study with workplace learning to develop enhanced clinical, leadership and research skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules in year one include Applied Physiology of the Critically Ill Patient, Management of the Critically Ill Patient.

Career pathways

This MSc is designed to help you advance your career in critical care and beyond as you develop enhanced clinical expertise, leadership skills and research capabilities that are highly valued across healthcare settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold a relevant honours degree (minimum 2:2) in BN Nursing, BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Occupational Therapy, BSc Speech and Language Therapy, BSc Dietetics or an equivalent pre-registration, AHP or nursing qualification. For nurses who have completed pre-registration studies to diploma level, this will be considered if evidence of CPD study at Level 6 or Level 7 can also be provided. Students must be fully registered with either the NMC (nursing) or HCPC (allied health professionals).; English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,350 a year (2027/28). part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 10,350 a year (2027/28). part-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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