MSc Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Needs
Queen's University Belfast
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Advances in medical care and technology now mean many more children are living with complex healthcare needs and life-limiting illnesses. The aim of the programme is to provide you with the knowledge, skills, training and education to work in caring for children and young people with complex health needs in a hospital and community setting. This interdisciplinary MSc is part of a suite of specialist programmes in childhood studies developed in conjunction with the School of Social Sciences, ...Read more

Advances in medical care and technology now mean many more children are living with complex healthcare needs and life-limiting illnesses. The aim of the programme is to provide you with the knowledge, skills, training and education to work in caring for children and young people with complex health needs in a hospital and community setting. This interdisciplinary MSc is part of a suite of specialist programmes in childhood studies developed in conjunction with the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. This course appeals to a variety of people already working in relevant organisations, including children's nurses and allied health professionals involved in caring for children and young people, as well as those working for charities or NGOs.

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WUSCA ranking:
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3/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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1st
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24th
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Martyna
06 Feb 25

best aspect is the friends I have..Read more

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Carragh
30 Nov 23

The student union is the best facility I've seen for a university and its so..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health and Social Care Services, or related discipline. Applicants with a 3rd Class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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£7,300 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

£7,300 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£21,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£21,500 per year

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Latest Children / Youth (Social Work) reviews

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M
Martyna
06 Feb 25
best aspect is the friends I have...
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C
Carragh
30 Nov 23
The student union is the best facility I've seen for a university and its so...
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Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast , Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast is a globally recognised institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK...

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