Program Overview

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BSc(Hons) Nursing (Children and Young People)

Overview

The BSc(Hons) Nursing (Children and Young People) course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue a career in children's and young people's nursing. The course has a strong practical focus, with approximately half of the study time spent on placements with established partners.

Entry Requirements

• GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent
• Tariff points: 112
• Contextual tariff: See the university's contextual offers page
• English Language Requirement: EU applicants must have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above, with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other sections
• A-level subjects: No specific subjects required
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required
• Access: No specific subjects required
• Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required
• Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications
• Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required
• T Levels: No specific subjects required

Selection Process

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview. For more details on the process, please refer to the university's selection page.

Additional Requirements

Before starting the course, students will be required to complete:

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
• A Health Check

International Applicants

For country-specific entry requirements, please find your country on the university's country information pages. If you are an international student and do not meet the academic requirements to study this course, you may be eligible to study at the university's International College.

Course Structure

Year One

• Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology for Nursing
• Episodes of Care 1
• Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
• Principles of Nursing (Field Specific)
• Sustainable Global Public Health

Year Two

• Assessment and Decision Making
• Episodes of Care 2
• Episodes of Care 3
• Pharmacology and Medicines Management
• Research Methodologies of Nursing Enquiry
• Supporting People with Complex Needs

Final Year

• Episodes of Care 4
• Leadership and Supervision
• Nursing Final Project
• Transition to Registration Plus one optional module from:
• Collaborative Approaches to Effective Pain Management
• Crossing Borders
• Health Needs of Children and Adults on the Autism Spectrum
• Healthy Ageing
• Introduction to Emergency Care
• Primary and Community Healthcare
• Public Health and Health Promotion for Professional Practice
• Solution Focused Practice Developing Empowering Conversations with People
• Using the Mental Capacity Act in Practice
• World Wide Nursing

Learning and Teaching

The university's philosophy of nurse education encompasses flexible, progressive, and innovative approaches, ensuring students will be caring, competent, and critically thinking nurses. The course includes experiential learning, enquiry and action-based learning, group work, and face-to-face learning.

Study Time

The course includes attendance in classes and online directed learning. During the timetabled blocks of the course, students will study full-time, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. Occasionally, this can include evenings and may finish at 21:00.

Assessment

Students will be continuously assessed on their clinical practice throughout the course. The university will also use a mixture of written assignments, case studies, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), project/portfolio work, timed examinations, and presentations.

Fees

Full-time Course

• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł9,535
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł1,192
• International Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł17,000
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł2,125

Indicative Additional Costs

• Home - Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per Year: Ł650
• International - Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per Year: Ł650
• OH/Medical Assessment - ONLY charged for missed appointments: Ł30

Features

Professional Accreditation

The course is accredited by The Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Placements

The university has excellent links with local employers, and placements are normally split between NHS roles and positions in private or voluntary sector organizations. Students will get a broad range of practice experiences, putting them in a strong position for future employment in either a community or hospital setting.

Careers

Registered nurses are in demand across the UK, and graduates enter careers in a variety of roles for the NHS, as well as private and voluntary sector employers, in community and hospital settings. Graduates can also combine clinical work with study on a post-qualifying course, specializing further in a specific area and progressing to more senior positions.