BSc Children's Nursing
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027 BSc (Hons): 120–136 UCAS tariff points The typical requirement for this course is 120–136 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with: You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy. BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year: 64 UCAS tariff points For full entry requirement details, visit the Nursing Foundation Year course page. Additional requirements: We encourage all candidates to gain some practical work experience in a care setting before starting the course. Admission is subject to occupational health screening and an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists. If your initial application is successful, we’ll invite you to an online interview. This will include a series of short value-based questions, tasks or scenarios. English language: English language requirement for this course: an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes . Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on English language requirements in our country-specific section .
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Child), combining clinical practice with a global perspective on child health. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes three mandatory Practice Assessment Modules aligned to NMC proficiency requirements, with placements across London NHS hospitals including Great Ormond Street and St George's. Students may undertake a national or international elective placement at the end of Year 2.
Modules
- Applied Life Sciences for Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Children's and Young People's Nursing
- Public Health
- Practice Assessment Module 1
- Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Contemporary public health and community nursing for children and young people
- Caring for children and young people with acute healthcare needs
- Evidence-Based Healthcare for Nursing Practice
- Practice Assessment Module 2
- Option Module
- Collaborative learning and teaching in practice
- Complex Care for Children and Young People's Nursing
- Becoming a Registrant
- Leading care in children and young people's nursing
- Practice Assessment Module 3