MSc Nursing (Children’s) with NMC Registration

On completion of the MSc Nursing (Children’s) with NMC registration programme, Newly Qualified Nurses will be assessed as fit for practice within their chosen field and prepared for delivering high-quality innovative complex care within a variety of healthcare settings.

Why study this course?

• ‌Join a postgraduate programme accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council: when you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register and practise as a nurse, as long as you meet the NMC’s requirements.
• Our nursing programmes are approved to the NMC’s new Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses
• Gain essential practical experience on a range of clinical placements in a range of Children’s settings including, acute inpatient, community, private and voluntary sector, and schools
• Learn from a highly experienced and enthusiastic teaching team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions
• The course will equip you with vital nursing skills and our use of clinical supervision throughout the course will enable you to develop resilience and reflective practice
• Join the programme with a 2:2 or higher in your honours degree (other entry requirements apply).

This course is underpinned by the desire to deliver kind, compassionate nursing care. It’s a two year, full-time degree and supports those with a prior degree (2:2 or above) to become a registered nurse at an accelerated pace. You’ll need prior work experience in a service user context, allowing you to demonstrate the skills that underpin professional nursing registration. Your prior experiences will contribute to the learning opportunities within the course and together these will provide eligibility to register as a nurse with the NMC, as long as you meet their requirements.

Whether you want to step up the career ladder, change paths or pursue your passion for a subject you love, you can transform your world with postgraduate study at the University of Derby.

Located in the heart of England, Derby has great transport links with the rest of the UK. This central position means that the city has a long-standing reputation for innovation and industry. We have strong connections with a range of regional employers to support your studies through applied learning, guest lectures and other opportunities.

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