Program Overview

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Nursing (Child) BSc Honours

Why study Children's Nursing at Middlesex?

Prepare for a rewarding career as a Children’s Nurse with a degree that combines expert teaching, cutting-edge simulation facilities, and hands-on experience at some of London’s most prestigious healthcare providers. At Middlesex, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and compassion to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families.

Course Overview

Our course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), reflecting its high standard of teaching and focus on applied knowledge and skills. Upon graduation you can apply for this accreditation and be ready for the workplace.

Key Features

• Get £5,000 per year to study: The NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF) is a non-means tested grant for nursing students. You can also get more funding such as travel and accommodation expenses during placements, and an exceptional support fund if you are in financial hardship.
• Real-World Experience: With 50% of your learning dedicated to placements in renowned hospitals such as Great Ormond Street Hospital and Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, you’ll gain invaluable experience working with diverse patient groups and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Develop your skills in our advanced StoneX Simulation Centre, featuring life-like mannequins, the latest simulators, and real-world scenarios in paediatrics, neonatal intensive care, mental health, and community nursing.
• High Graduate Employment: 96% of our Children's Nursing graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months of graduation (Guardian University Guide 2024), with opportunities in a range of healthcare settings including hospitals, schools, and mental health services.
• Develop Core Nursing Competencies: Gain expertise in areas such as paediatrics, ambulatory care, health promotion, mental health care, and school nursing. Build your communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills to succeed in a wide variety of healthcare environments.
• Collaborative Learning Environment: Work closely with students from other health disciplines and benefit from mentorship by expert clinicians, allowing you to develop a holistic understanding of children's healthcare.
• Strong Career Pathways: Our graduates move into fulfilling roles in children's healthcare, including as nurses, health visitors, school nurses, and mental health specialists. Some of our alumni have progressed into leadership roles or pursued postgraduate studies.

3 great reasons to pick this course

• Ranked 2nd in London for Nursing and Midwifery by the Guardian University Rankings, 2022
• 89% of nursing students were positive about the quality of resources and facilities, NSS, 2023
• State-of-the-art facilities, including our West Stand facilities with simulation labs and Lucina VR equipment

About your course

Year 1

• Foundations of CYP Nursing Knowledge (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Foundations of Expansive Learning for Professional Nursing Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Foundations of Scientific Principles for Child Nursing (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Practice Learning 1 CYP (30 credits) - Compulsory

Year 2

• Developing nursing knowledge in CYP nursing (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Developing Expansive Learning for Professional Nursing Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Developing Scientific Principles for CYP Nursing (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Practice Learning 2 CYP Nursing (30 credits) - Compulsory

Year 3

• Consolidating Nursing Knowledge in CYP Nursing (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Consolidating Scientific Principles for CYP Nursing (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Consolidation of Expansive Learning for Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Practice Learning 3 CYP Nursing (30 credits) - Compulsory

Facilities and support

• Healthcare facilities: Our state-of-the-art clinical health facilities at the West Stand, StoneX Stadium, feature high-tech simulation suites where you can practice realistic hospital scenarios using advanced simulators and life-like mannequins
• Teaching and learning: You will gain knowledge and understanding through 50% of learning occurring in the practice setting (including Simulated Practice Learning) and 50% theory based in the University

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: 112 UCAS points including GCSE grade C/4 in English and maths or equivalencies such as functional skills level 2
• Interviews: Interviews will be held virtually or at our Hendon campus
• Occupational health vaccination requirements: Please be aware of the recent UK Government policy update about the need to be fully vaccinated before you commence your programme with us in September

Careers

• Work in prestigious hospitals and healthcare settings: Many of our graduates have secured roles at prestigious hospitals such as Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, Whittington Healthcare, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital, and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
• Diverse community roles: Others have pursued careers in community settings, working with Health Visitors and Community Children’s Nursing Teams, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Mainstream and Special Education Needs (SEN) schools
• Career pathways: Children and Young People's Nursing can lead to a variety of exciting roles, including Leadership and Management, Education, Research and Policy, and Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Career Growth

Fees and funding

• Fees: New students in England studying pre-registration nursing and midwifery courses will have access to the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF). This includes a £5,000 bursary for all new students from September 2020 entry
• Scholarships and bursaries: We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help make uni affordable, including the MDX Excellence Scholarship, Regional or International Merit Awards, and Financial Packages Support

Student support and inclusion

• Student support and wellbeing: We have a dedicated team of staff to help with your finances, mental health, and more
• Disability and neurodiversity support: We have a team ready to support you to manage studying alongside a disability, offer guidance, financial support, or more
• Equality, diversity and inclusion: We are proud to be a welcoming and diverse community, with a range of initiatives and projects to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion

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