Postgraduate

PgCert Neonatal Care: Qualified in Speciality

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration
1 year
Mode
Online
Subject
Nursing
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6About the same overall: PTE Academic 55, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo English Test 120, Oxford Test of English 136.

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Overview

This online programme is designed as a multiprofessional learning experience, recognising the value of collaboration between the different professional groups involved in providing neonatal care. By engaging with diverse perspectives and areas of expertise, you will develop a deeper understanding of neonatal care provision and the importance of holistic, family-centred approaches to support newborn infants and their families. The programme aims to provide you with a rich teaching, learning and assessment experience that will support your development as a reflective and critical-thinking practitioner. You will build in-depth knowledge of neonatal physiology, pathophysiology, and contemporary evidence-based care, while developing the ability to critically analyse and apply current global evidence to your own area of practice. Through a range of learning opportunities, you will be supported to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to become a competent and compassionate neonatal professional. The programme will encourage you to integrate research, clinical expertise, and family-centred principles to enhance the quality and delivery of neonatal care. In addition to preparing you for the challenges of professional practice, this programme will support you to explore the wider ethical, social, and moral responsibilities associated with caring for newborn infants and their families. You will be encouraged to consider your role as a local, national, and global citize

Entry requirements

What are the entry requirements for Neonatal Care Qualified in Speciality? To apply for the Neonatal Care Qualified in Speciality programme, you must meet the following entry requirements: You must be a registered nurse, midwife or allied health professional with a Bachelors degree currently employed within a neonatal care setting. This programme is designed for registered healthcare professionals currently working within neonatal care. Applicants must have the support of their employer and your employer or line manager will be required to provide a statement of support confirming approval for you to undertake the programme and, where applicable, confirming that your Health Board or organisation is funding your studies. Where employer funding applies, your employer must raise a purchase order (PO) and submit this to fees@napier.ac.uk, following which an invoice will be issued for payment. Please note that you will be unable to complete registration onto the programme until the required approval and payment arrangements have been confirmed. Can I get admission into Neonatal Care Qualified in Speciality based on my working experience in this sector? This course has academic entry re

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Fees

International students: GBP 1,005

UK students: GBP 985

Start dates

Jan

Campus

  • Online / Distance learning, United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Our taught postgraduate degrees are one year in duration. You are eligible to apply if you completed a bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 or above. No GRE/GMAT test scores are required.

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Scholarships at Edinburgh Napier University

2 for this level
  • Harilela ScholarshipGBP 2,500
  • June Scholarship

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TuitionGBP 1,005
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 16,391

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