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Master of Science - MSc (PG)

Children's Nursing (pre-registration) MSc

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Children's Nursing (pre-registration) MSc course at City St George's, University of London.

We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Children's Nursing (pre-registration) MSc at City St George's, University of London. Look out for more info soon.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at City St George's, University of London. These students are taking Children's Nursing (pre-registration) MSc or another course from the same subject area.

Children's nursing
SubjectGrade
SociologyB
PsychologyB
BiologyC
English LiteratureB
Government and PoliticsD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: 3312

Here's what City St George's, University of London says about its Children's Nursing (pre-registration) MSc course.

The MSc in Children’s Nursing is designed for people who already have a degree in any subject and are looking for progression and further challenges which can be achieved by undertaking a rewarding and lifelong career within the nursing profession.

The course prepares you for an enjoyable and rewarding career caring for children, and their families, at different stages of the developmental spectrum who have acute and chronic illnesses, suffered injuries, had accidents and/or have a range of healthcare needs. Throughout the course you will develop your knowledge, skills and interests in a variety of settings including paediatric general medicine and surgery, paediatric / neonatal intensive care, the paediatric emergency department and the community.

Children’s nursing is a challenging but fulfilling profession. As a children’s nurse you need to be committed and dedicated with a willingness to give time to others with care and compassion. You will learn the skills of clinical decision-making that is supported by evidence, knowledge and experience of providing healthcare to a diverse population.

The course combines theoretical study with clinical experience gained at London’s leading hospitals, trusts and community settings. The School's facilities feature an excellent Clinical Skills Centre, including simulated wards, where you can prepare for your practice experience. Whilst on clinical placements you will also benefit from exposure to the capital’s diverse population.

Source: City St George's, University of London

Course details

Qualification

Master of Science - MSc (PG)

Department

Department of Nursing

Location

Clerkenwell Campus | London

Duration

2 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Children's nursing

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

??You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/childrens-nursing-pre-registration

How you will be assessed

Assessments include the following:

  • Research Proposal
  • Examination
  • Seminar Presentation and Report
  • Care Study
  • Critical Reflection
  • Leadership and Management
  • Dissertation in the form of a Critically Appraised Topic (CAT)

Clinical Practice Assessment – Pass/Fail

City St George's, University of London student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 119 reviews from City St George's, University of London's students and alumni
5 star
32%
4 star
32%
3 star
27%
2 star
7%
1 star
2%
All reviews

Showing 105 reviews

1st year student

1 year ago

not bad not good

(3)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

no sense of community. most societies dont really plan much unfortunately. it gets very lonely. everyone is about themselves. the city itself has a lot to offer though. connected to main areas in london

(2)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

none offered to me nor do i see any in terms of accommodation

(3)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

academic support and welfare support is nice. they are active with their progress on you. keeping an eye on attendance and if there seems to be a problem they keep in touch.

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

accommodations are cheap considering they are in central london. although of good quality. i am satisfied. i’m only a ten or eleven minutes walk away from the university. campus is alright, nothing special

(4)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

the course is nice. exams are online and no coursework besides that. the lecturers are nice and understanding

(5)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at City St George's, University of London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from City St George's, University of London students who took the Children's Nursing (pre-registration) MSc course - or another course in the same subject area.

Children's nursing

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

81%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

86%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

68%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

70%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

79%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

78%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

71%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

65%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

76%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

65%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

68%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

66%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

76%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

32%

low

How well organised is your course?

21%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

83%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

57%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

74%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

60%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

84%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

78%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

84%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

68%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

80%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

80%

low

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

63%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

82%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

70%

low

Student information

See who's studying at City St George's, University of London. These students are taking Children's Nursing (pre-registration) MSc or another course from the same subject area.

Children's nursing
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female98%Male2%
Where students come from
UK100%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students270
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Children's Nursing (pre-registration) MSc at City St George's, University of London.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from City St George's, University of London graduates who took Children's Nursing (pre-registration) MSc - or another course in the same subject area.

Nursing and midwifery

Earnings

£36.1k

First year after graduation

£37.6k

Third year after graduation

£39.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Children's Nursing (pre-registration) MSc.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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