BSc Nursing (Child)
Entry requirements
A level: ABB including sociology or a science subject We will accept the following A level subjects as a science: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology and Statistics. IB: 34 overall including 5 in sociology or a science subject at Higher Level. BTEC: DDM including sufficient science or sociology-related units We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus BB at A level Distinction, Merit in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level Your combination of qualifications must meet the essential subject requirements for the course. Contact ug-admissions@york.ac.uk if you require further guidance.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child), a Nursing (Child) degree focused on paediatric care and clinical practice. Students train using an advanced Clinical Simulation Unit and undertake clinical placements across neonatal units, acute paediatric wards, and community health services. Graduates gain eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The first year introduces foundational principles through Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing, Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing, Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 2. The second year expands into illness studies with Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan, Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health, Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4. The final year covers advanced practice through Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills, Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care, Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 6.
Modules
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
- Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
- Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 2
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan
- Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health
- Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4
- Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills
- Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care
- Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 6