Child Nursing MSc

Youll need to already have an undergraduate degree to study the MSc version of this course.<br/><br/>You will learn how to communicate effectively with children, many of whom will have varied and complex care needs. For the MSc version of this course you will complete a dissertation on a topic of your choosing.<br/><br/>Supported by our specialist team, you will develop and evaluate plans of care across different settings and for conditions affecting physical and mental health and wellbeing, reflecting the complexity of care received.<br/><br/>You will spend 50% of your time learning on our City Campus and the other 50% on placements in hospitals and community settings. Placements can include acute environments such as childrens wards and neonatal intensive care units. Children can also be cared for by nurses in their own homes and specialist community centres, and you will be able to undertake placements in these areas too.<br/><br/>Placements are located across NHS Tayside, Fife, Forth Valley, and Highland, giving you the opportunity to experience a wide range of different geographical and organisational placements. These placements will help you develop the hands-on skills needed to work in healthcare.<br/><br/>We hold workshops and interactive sessions at the Clinical Skills Centre, in Ninewells Hospital. You will build your confidence by participating in patient scenarios using actors which take place in our simulated hospital ward.<br/><br/>Completing this course gives you both an academic and professional qualification that leads to you becoming a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

It's time to Discover your Dundee.<br/><br/>The University of Dundee is proud to be ranked a top 35 UK university (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) for high quality teaching, an excellent student experience, and a compact campus in the heart of Scotland's sunniest city. With 3,000 staff and over 14,000 students from across the globe, the university is a diverse and friendly community ready to welcome you.<br/><br/>The university's main campus is located in the west end of Dundee, which has been named the best place to live in Scotland 2024 (The Sunday Times)!<br/> <br/>Dundee is always investing in its facilities and student services, developing new ways of learning, and pushing the boundaries of research to ensure that you will have everything you need for a successful career.<br/> <br/>If you're applying through Clearing, you're guaranteed an offer of accommodation for your first year (T&Cs apply). All student accommodation is self-catered, and single bedrooms are furnished with an ensuite shower and toilet.