BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing
Entry requirements
For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grades DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to UCAS tariff points.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Child), focused on the healthcare needs of children and young people. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, and ethics and professional practice. Around 50% of the course is spent in practice placements across settings such as schools, children's hospital wards and community settings. The programme follows a three-part practice progression designed to meet nursing registration requirements.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Health
- Changes in Health Status and Introduction to Pharmacology
- Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health
- Nursing Practice (Part 1)
- Nursing People with Complex Health Needs
- Supporting Mental Health Needs in Children and Young People
- Understanding the Evidence Base of Nursing
- Providing Safe Caring Nursing Environments
- Nursing Practice (Part 2)
- Caring for Children and Young People in the Community
- Nursing Management of People with Complex Health Needs
- Applying Evidence to Practice
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Nursing Practice (Part 3)