Overview
This new MSc course offers graduates from a range of backgrounds the opportunity to enter the nursing profession in two years. On successful completion of the course you will be able to demonstrate the professional values, attitudes and behaviours required to deliver safe and effective, holistic child and family-centred care. This will allow you to play a vital role in the journey of children and their families, during very challenging and difficult times.
The Pre-Registration Master of Science (MSc) in Children and Young People's (CYP) Nursing is a two-year postgraduate course which can lead to registration as a Children and Young People's Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
The course is aimed at individuals with a prior undergraduate degree and evidence of experience in health and social care. Previous undergraduate degrees may include (but are not limited to) health-related disciplines, psychology, criminology or sociology degrees. Those with non-health-related degrees must demonstrate extensive experience in the clinical health and social care sector. It is also suitable for existing nurses looking for dual qualification.
This course is designed to equip you with the hands-on clinical and care skills to prepare you to practise autonomously and compassionately, providing family-centred care and building therapeutic relationships to become a caring practitioner well prepared to meet the needs of children, young people and their families
Modern healthcare environments place wide-ranging demands for more knowledgeable and better-equipped nurses, who are clinically efficient, but also capable of leading and managing change. The changing patterns of disease affecting a more extensive age range demand a flexible and resilient practitioner who is capable of prioritising and leading in specialised, episodic care for patients with acute and long-term conditions in the hospital and the community.
The MSc Children and Young People's Nursing course responds to the current challenges in healthcare, related to the complex care issues around mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural impairment. The MSc in CYP Nursing will prepare the graduate in providing and managing care in the context of the modern healthcare environments and across the developmental age range of children and young people. The inherent specialised content will enable graduates to analyse, enhance and deliver care to children and their families. The individual needs of those children and young people - experiencing either acute episodes or chronicity of illness and injury - will be examined, ensuring you will adopt enhanced nursing skills and knowledge. A focus upon physiological, mental health and wellbeing is a traditional approach, and you will develop skills to care for a range of ages, including neonates, infants, children and adolescents.
Practice placement learning with local practice partners is integral to the MSc in CYP Nursing course and accounts for 50% of the course – this is organised by the University. The clinical practice experience expose you to caring for the needs of children, young people and their families across a wide range of health services. This means an eclectic range of placements may be accessed including special care, Accident and Emergency, children's wards, adolescent care, high dependency care, specialised surgery and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Health visiting, school nursing, hospice and respite care, community children's services and safeguarding involvement facilitates the preparation of a highly-skilled graduate and knowledgeable nurse registrant.
This course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Realising Professionalism: Standards for Education and Training (NMC, 2018). To be eligible to apply for registration as a CYP nurse with the NMC, all modules, all clinical placements and all collaborative capabilities must be passed. Registration may also be subject to additional costs.
In addition to eligibility for NMC registration, upon successful completion, you will also graduate with a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited qualification in Global Professional Development and have the opportunity apply to become a member of the CMI.
Why Coventry University?
An award-winning university, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible experience. We continue to invest in both our facilities and our innovative approach to education. Our students benefit from industry-relevant teaching, and resources and support designed to help them succeed. These range from our modern library and computing facilities to dedicated careers advice and our impressive Students’ Union activities.
COVID-19
The University may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via emerging online technologies and methods across all courses. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are prepared for courses due to start in or after the 2020/2021 academic year to be delivered in a variety of forms. The form of delivery will be determined in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety.
Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to Covid-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) and some non-academic offerings (particularly in relation to international experiences), may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.
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This course is accredited by the following professional bodies:
Nursing & Midwifery Council
The course is currently fully accredited by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and, providing you also meet the NMC requirements, on successful completion you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (additional costs may apply).
Chartered Management |nstitute (CMI) Level 7 Award in Coaching & Mentoring
The course includes the Coaching and Mentoring module, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Please visit the CMI website for full details on the CMI accreditation.
Coventry University’s accreditation with CMI is currently ongoing for the relevant modules, but is frequently reviewed and monitored by the CMI through their quality systems. If any changes occur with respect to our accreditation related to these modules, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.
Course information
This course has been designed to enable you to analyse the needs of, and develop and deliver effective care for, children from birth to young adulthood. You will consider their physiological needs, mental health and well-being in the provision of care and understand the importance of evidence informed practice, care and compassion. It has been designed to produce professionals who are effective communicators, caring and compassionate, with good relationship building skills.
There are eight mandatory theory modules within the programme which define the MSc in Children and Young People’s Nursing.
Modules
In more detail...
This two-year master’s programme is for graduates who wish to embark on a career in Children and Young People's Nursing or those who want to achieve a second nursing qualification in Children and Young People's Nursing.
The course is designed to challenge you to develop high standards of person-centred care, skills in coordinating complex care, clinical, legal and ethical decision-making, leadership and mentoring. This is
complemented by research and evidence-informed practice and independent project work which is focused on and promotes service improvement.
Upon successful completion, you will gain a nursing qualification in Children and Young People’s Nursing and will be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (subject to additional costs).
Upon successful completion, in addition to eligibility for NMC registration, you will also graduate with a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited qualification in Global Professional Development and have the opportunity to apply to become a member of the CMI*.
In response to the changing climate of healthcare, this programme also offers a fast-track opportunity to those with a qualification in another nursing discipline to build on prior experience and use the attributes achieved at Master's level to qualify in the CYP Nursing discipline.
You will study in the multimillion pound state-of-the-art Alison Gingell Building, which provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring an operating theatre, critical care settings, community housing and other real life nursing environments relevant to practice.
Coventry University achieved a Gold rating in the first-ever Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) report, 2017. The TEF judging panel noted that Coventry, where the focus is on outstanding teaching and student experience situated alongside developing research excellence, has:
• Consistently outstanding student support services to all students, in particular, those from disadvantaged backgrounds that support retention and progression
• A rigorous and critical approach to assessment and feedback that effectively supports students from all backgrounds towards progression and attainment
• An outstanding institutional culture that places emphasis on recognising and rewarding excellent teaching
• An exceptional focus on employability and developing entrepreneurship skills that are highly valued by employers.
Feedback received at BSc Pre-registration (Adult, Children and Young People's, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health) Nursing NMC approval (2019) included commendations for:
• The consistency of support available from the course team at all levels to students from the practice partners, service users and carers
• The service user and carers involvement was exemplary. They all felt your participation made a difference to the students and themselves.
- Access to learning from subject and clinical experts
- The opportunity to enter the nursing profession as a Children and Young People’s nurse in two years
- Obtain a desirable qualification which may enhance career opportunities
- Coventry University was ranked 7th for Nursing and Midwifery in the Guardian University Guide 2021
- Multimillion state-of-the-art Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring an operating theatre, critical care settings, community housing and other real life nursing environments relevant to practice
- Interprofessional learning (IPL) with a range of students from nursing and other disciplines
- Ability to develop critical thinking and complex care coordination and clinical decision-making skills
- Develop independent/ self-directed learning
- A Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Award in Coaching & Mentoring
- Improved job satisfaction through dual qualification.
The thematic content will be appropriate to the intended purpose of the award and the professions regulating body, the NMC:
• Exhibit the cognitive processes of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, judgement and reflectivity for decision-making
• Proficiency in assessing, evaluating and synthesising research to inform nursing practice
• Analytical proficiency of the political, social and ethical and legislative issues which influence and impact nursing.
Knowledge for Professional Nursing Practice:
• A systematic understanding of knowledge/theory, application of that knowledge to inform clinical practice
• Demonstrate an understanding of knowledge advancement through research and the application of research concepts to improve services and care delivery.
Transferable Skills:
• Core nursing skills that enable the delivery of compassionate nursing care consistent with the NMC mission statement
• Communication skills, written, oral and presentation for professional practice
• Impendent learning, self- motivation and time management in studies and practice
• Leadership skills that contribute to organisational performance.
A range of teaching and learning methods are employed in the MSc in Children and Young People's Nursing programme including lectures, clinical simulation, seminars, workshops, tutorials, practical clinical work in a practice setting and work-based learning. The teaching and learning activities are intended to engage you with the relevant theory and facilitate understanding of the module content, to question and formulate ideas and perspectives on the subject material, in preparation for assessment.
You will have support in preparation for the assessments from a variety of sources. These could include your module leaders or a subject specialist in the library resources on the course-web platforms. Furthermore, you will also have support from practice educators in the clinical placement areas which are an integral part of this programme of study.
In addition to the teaching and learning methods, a key learning feature of the Master's in CYP Nursing is independent study. This means you will take the initiative and responsibility for working through the learning material and make decisions on how to collate, manage and present the information for your assessment.
As an innovative and enterprising institution, the university may seek to utilise emerging technologies within the student experience. For all courses (whether on-campus, blended or distance learning), the university may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via online technologies and methods
All assessment methods are aligned to the MSc in Children and Young People's Nursing programme objectives, and the learning outcomes of each module reflect the programme objective. The theory modules include a range of different assessment methods, such as critical appraisal essays, presentations, viva-voce (oral test), reports, practice assessment and the service improvement dissertation.
Those who successfully complete this course will be eligible to apply for registration as a Children and Young People's Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to practice as a registered professional in nursing. Registration may be subject to additional costs.
Full-time
This is a fulltime course and you are expected to attend theory for a minimum of two and a half days each week during term time, and work 40 hours per week whilst on practice placement modules.
There are four practice modules which equate to six placement throughout the two-year course; these modules are mandatory, and attendance is a necessity to meet the practice hours requirement for NMC registration.
You must successfully pass all modules to meet the eligibility requirement for professional registration with the NMC.
Global ready
Did you know we help more students travel internationally than any other UK university according to data from the experts in higher education data and analysis, HESA?
In 2018/19, we were able to provide a total of 5,469 experiences abroad that lasted at least five days.
Much of this travel is made possible through our Global Leaders Programme, which enables students to prepare for the challenges of the global employment market, as well as strengthening and developing their broader personal and professional skills.
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Sending more students overseas than any other UK uni 2016/17
5,469
Student experiences
The number of student trips abroad for at least 5 days in 2018/19
12,000
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The number of students we’ve helped travel internationally since 2016
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global programmes
As well as trips, we offer other opportunities like language courses
Entry Requirements
Tuition Fees
We pride ourselves on offering competitive tuition fees which we review on an annual basis and offer a wide range of scholarships to support students with their studies. Course fees are calculated on the basis of what it costs to teach each course and we aim for total financial transparency.
This course may incur additional costs associated with any field trips, placements or work experience, study abroad opportunities or any other opportunity (whether required or optional), which could include (but is not limited to) travel, accommodation, activities and visas.
EU student fees
EU nationals starting in the 2020/21 academic year remain eligible for the same fees as home students and the same financial support. Financial support comes from Student Finance England, and covers undergraduate and postgraduate study for the duration of their course, providing they meet the residency requirement.
For tuition fee loans
EU nationals starting in the 2020/21 academic year must have resided in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland for the three years prior to the start of their course. The purpose of that three year residency should not have been mainly for the purpose of receiving full time education.
For maintenance loans
EU nationals starting in the 2020/21 academic year must have resided in the UK and Islands for the five years prior to the start of their course. The purpose of that five year residency should not have been mainly for the purpose of receiving full time education.
Career prospects
Graduate Immigration Route visa
Based on current information from the UK Government, international students whose study extends beyond summer 2021 may be eligible for a visa under the UK Government’s Graduate Immigration Route, which will enable students to stay and work, or look for work, in the UK at any skill level for up to two (2) years. Check the most up to date guidance available to check your eligibility and any updates from the UK Government before making an application or enrolment decision.
The course is a strong indication to current and potential employees that you have both the ability and the academic characteristics required for working in a variety of CYP health settings. The programme is developed with the aim to position you for an accelerated career pathway to become a future nursing leader, clinical expert, educator or researcher within the profession.
Where our graduates work
For nursing provision, employability is very high and employment is possible in a variety of clinical/specialist areas in a range of public and private healthcare settings. It may be possible to use your qualification to work overseas. As this is a new course there is no employment data available, however our undergraduate Children and Young People’s Nursing degree had a 95% employment rate in the 2016/17 DLHE (latest figures available).
Disclaimer
By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the 2020/21 Contract can be found here. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.
The tuition fee for the course that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review our tuition fees each year. For UK and EU students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, EU students should be aware that there may be a change to UK laws following the UK’s exit, this may change their student status, their eligibility to study part time, and/or their eligibility for student finance. We will act in accordance with the UK’s laws in force in relation to student tuition fees and finance from time to time.
For International students the tuition fee that is stated on the course webpage and in the prospectus for the first year of study will apply. We will review our tuition fees each year. For international students, we may increase fees for each subsequent year of study but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation.
