BSc Children's Nursing
About this course
BSc (Hons) Children's Nursing is an undergraduate nursing degree focused on healthcare provision for children, young people and families. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Graduates achieve eligibility for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Fundamentals of Nursing Practice, Applied Biological Sciences for Health across the Lifespan, Concepts of Health & Wellbeing, and Fundamentals of Decision Making. The second year develops applied knowledge through Therapeutic Interventions, Nursing Practice, Advancing Nursing Practice, and Advancing Decision Making in Professional Practice. The final year focuses on advanced care delivery and transition to the profession through Public and Population Health, Service and Quality Improvement, Consolidating Nursing Practice, and Transition to Registered Practice.
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Entry requirements
104-112 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. GCSE English Language and mathematics at grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths and Adult Literacy and Numeracy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable level 2 qualifications can be found here: Level 2 Acceptable Entry Requirements . If you have completed prior certificated learning at another educational institution, you may be able to map the credits you’ve obtained already against year one of the BSc (Hons) Nursing/Registered Nurse: Children's Nursing degree. If your prior certificated learning is equivalent to 120 credits, this means you could be eligible for direct entry onto year two of this programme. For more information, see our APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) webpage . FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). Please note that Professional Bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), have certain requirements regarding the health and good character status of applicants and students. Please read the NMC and HCPC information to find out more. For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here. In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here . DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here. If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record. GCSEs: GCSE English Language and Maths at C/4 or above. A-levels: BCC-BBC. T-levels: P (C+ i
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 66%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 79%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
- Applied Biological Sciences for Health across the Lifespan
- Concepts of Health & Wellbeing
- Fundamentals of Decision Making
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Nursing Practice
- Advancing Nursing Practice
- Advancing Decision Making in Professional Practice
- Public and Population Health
- Service and Quality Improvement
- Consolidating Nursing Practice
- Transition to Registered Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Children's Nursing at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Children's Nursing at University of Cumbria do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Children's Nursing at University of Cumbria?
66% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Children's Nursing at University of Cumbria?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BSc Children's Nursing at University of Cumbria accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
How many students continue on BSc Children's Nursing at University of Cumbria?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.