BN Children's Nursing
About this course
BN (Hons) in Children's Nursing, a nursing degree centered on child field-specific learning from the beginning. Clinical practice makes up half of the course, taking place across various hospital and community settings in Wales. This degree is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The first year covers initial concepts through Fundamentals of Practice, Managing Vulnerability in Society, and Foundations of Health and Wellbeing. The second year progresses with Developing the evidence-based practitioner, Meeting the needs of children and families in acute and chronic illness, and Promoting Healthy Behaviours. The final year focuses on advanced topics such as Innovations in Practice, Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Children’s Nursing Care, and Leading & Managing Nursing Care.
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Entry requirements
To be eligible for this course and bursary under the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme Terms and Conditions , you must be a UK National or Irish National or have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or Ireland. Overseas applicants without settlement status are not eligible for this course. Nursing values are integral to our recruitment process. This is reflected in our interview criteria and will need to be reflected in your application to the programme. Typical UCAS Offer: 96-112 points You must have at least five GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including English/ Welsh, Maths (or equivalent) and evidence of IT skills. Alternatively, you must have one of the following: NVQ 3 (with evidence of English, Maths and ICT as above) Completion of either the ‘Access to Health’ or ‘Access to Nursing’ (from an accepted Further Education College approved by either Agored Cymru or OCN North West England (QAA approved) achieved at the following level: 96-112 UCAS tariff points. In addition: Evidence of study within the past five years (contact us if you’re unsure as one of our short courses may be appropriate) . In –person interviews are conducted to assess your suitability for children's nursing. This process serves as an opportunity to introduce you to Wrexham University and allows you to meet your lecturers, practice staff, and fellow students. Interviews are carried out with academic staff, service users and/or staff from NHS/placement providers. Experience of working in a health or social care setting is valuable. DBS is required if successful at the interview. Occupational health screening is required if successful at the interview. Any offer of a place will be subject to obtaining academic qualifications Conditional offers can be made for those currently studying and awaitin
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 10%
- Wales: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
Modules
- Fundamentals of Practice
- Managing Vulnerability in Society
- Foundations of Health and Wellbeing
- Developing the evidence-based practitioner
- Meeting the needs of children and families in acute and chronic illness
- Promoting Healthy Behaviours
- Innovations in Practice
- Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Children’s Nursing Care
- Leading & Managing Nursing Care
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BN Children's Nursing at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £38,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BN Children's Nursing at Wrexham University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BN Children's Nursing at Wrexham University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BN Children's Nursing at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BN Children's Nursing at Wrexham University 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 BN Children's Nursing at Wrexham University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.