BSc Children's Nursing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in BSc (Hons) Children's Nursing, a nursing (child) degree focused on the clinical, theoretical, and practical aspects of paediatric healthcare. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Data Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Successful completion makes graduates eligible to apply for registration as a Children’s Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The first year establishes academic and clinical capabilities through compulsory modules such as Foundations of Children’s Nursing, Fundamentals of Life Sciences, Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health, and Practice Learning. The second year builds upon these foundations by addressing acute care, long-term conditions, and research abilities through modules including Nursing care of the acutely ill person (child) (child), Nursing care in long term conditions (child), Transforming practice for health and social care, and Practice Learning. The final year consolidates professional readiness and complex care delivery via compulsory modules such as Delivering complex and integrated care in children’s nursing, Transition to newly qualified nurse, Innovate and impact in life and health sciences, and Practice Learning, preparing students to meet NMC proficiencies across diverse clinical environments.
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Entry requirements
2027/28 entry: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: A levels/BTEC (or equivalent qualification): at least one science or health-related subject. GCSE (or equivalent) grades 4/C in Maths and English (at least one science subject desirable). Applicants will also undertake an interview. Successful applicants will need to complete an Occupational Health (OH) Check and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.
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What students say
Based on about 131 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- 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 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Children’s Nursing
- Fundamentals of Life Sciences
- Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health
- Practice Learning
- Nursing care of the acutely ill person (child)
- Nursing care in long term conditions (child)
- Transforming practice for health and social care
- Practice Learning
- Delivering complex and integrated care in children’s nursing
- Transition to newly qualified nurse
- Innovate and impact in life and health sciences
- Practice Learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Children's Nursing at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Children's Nursing at University of Roehampton do next?
85% 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 Roehampton?
93% 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 Roehampton?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is BSc Children's Nursing at University of Roehampton 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 Roehampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.