Program Overview

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Course Overview

The BN (Hons) Nursing (Child) degree is a dynamic and interactive professional course that places the needs of patients at its centre. Throughout the course, our team of supportive and accessible lecturers will help you to realise your potential to become a caring, effective and autonomous nurse who is able to deliver and lead child care within an ever-changing health and social care environment.

Course Features

• Make a difference to people’s lives and learn how to optimise their care in a safe and stimulating environment
• Learn from supportive and accessible lecturers and gain real insights from experienced and registered professionals
• Bring your learning to life through practice placements with partner organisations under the supervision of experienced nurses
• Develop excellent communication skills, clinical knowledge and leadership skills to prepare you for your future professional life

Course Details

Work Placements

Work placements are a core part of this course and account for approximately 50% of the programme.

Learning and Teaching

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.

Digital Literacy

Digital and technological literacy is a requirement for entry to all nursing programmes. In healthcare it is now seen as a vital tool and is used for managing patient records, assessment, research and education.

Independent Learning

Over the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff.

Overall Workload

Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.

Modules

Year 1

• Clinical Sciences 1: Psychosocial and Biological (30 Credits)
• Promoting Good Health and Wellbeing (15 Credits)

Year 2

• Clinical Sciences 2 - Application (30 Credits)
• Team Working and Developing Nursing Practice in Child Health (30 Credits)
• Practice Learning Experience Part 2 (30 Credits)
• Preparation for Practice Inquiry (15 Credits)

Year 3

• Practice Inquiry Project (30 Credits)

Entry Requirements

UK

• 112-128 points
• A-Levels: BBC-ABB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations
• BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications
• International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4
• T Level: Merit in a T Level

International

• IELTS Academic at 6.5 overall with writing at a minimum of 6.0

Additional Requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
• Occupational health clearance

Tuition Fees

• UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland: £9,535
• International: £16,700

Additional Costs

• One uniform will be provided but you are likely to require additional uniforms. Indicative cost: £30
• The University will pay for an occupational health assessment; however, you may need to pay for immunisations if they are not covered by your GP
• You will need a pair of suitable comfortable shoes while on clinical placement. Indicative cost: £40–£60
• You will need to purchase some of your own clinical items, for instance a stethoscope and fob watch. Indicative cost: £30
• You will need to be able to travel to your placement ‐ travel costs will be associated with this. Indicative cost: £40
• All students who accept an offer for this course are required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check. Please note, the cost of the check is £49.50 and covering the cost is the responsibility of the student

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course.

Career Prospects

As a registered nurse there are opportunities to work in the UK and many countries across the world in a range of care environments. This includes statutory health care providers (such as the NHS), the private voluntary and independent sector, criminal justice system and armed forces. Further education, training and experience can lead to advanced nurse practitioner roles, healthcare management, nursing research and roles within nurse education.