Program Overview

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Nursing (Children’s) BSc (Hons)

Overview

The government has outlined new funding for nursing, midwifery and other allied health professions courses. From September 2020, UK/EU students at English universities will receive up to £8,000 with a minimum of £5,000 a year in funding.

This three-year full-time degree in Children’s Nursing leads to a professional nursing qualification and eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

This is a practical, patient-centred course with equal amounts of theory and clinical practice which enables you to experience different aspects of healthcare. You'll have the opportunity to work within areas such as the new children’s unit and the newly refurbished children’s Accident and Emergency area, as well as community settings in both urban and rural areas.

Children have specific health needs in order to minimise the impact of illness, so require care from dedicated knowledgeable learners to ensure their safety and wellbeing. At Bradford you will provide care to children and families from a range of different backgrounds.

You will be supported in your learning by experienced children’s nursing practitioners who will help you gain skills in nursing in both hospital and community settings.

We now accept NVQ Level 3 in any subject - you must currently be working in a health environment as a healthcare assistant, support worker or carer with 2 years’ work experience.

Professional Accreditation

This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as the statutory body and regulator of nursing and midwifery healthcare professions.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer - 120 UCAS tariff points.
• A levels: BBB, to include at least two full A-levels. There are no specific subject requirements.
• T levels: Merit - there are no subject-specific requirements.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM - there are no specific subject requirements.
• Applicants on Access Programmes: 120 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma - there are no subject-specific requirements.
• International Baccalaureate Requirements: 120 UCAS tariff points to include at least 80 points from 2 HL subjects. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths, English Language and Literature A or English B.
• Plus minimum of GCSEs with grade C or grade 4, to include English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. Level 2 equivalents are accepted.
• Level 2 equivalents are accepted in place of GCSE English Language and Mathematics.
• Additional entry requirements: We accept NVQ Level 3 in any subject – you must currently be working in a health environment as a healthcare assistant, support worker or carer with 2 years’ work experience.
• As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers.
• All places are offered subject to a satisfactory occupational health screening, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a satisfactory reference.

Occupational Health Screening

All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening. This will involve completing an on-line occupational health questionnaire and attendance if required at a medical appointment.

Occupational health screening and assessment will consider the students’ health and wellbeing and their fitness to study and practice. Progress on the course is dependent on your continued fitness.

This screening process complies with Public Health England requirements for protection of the public and students and staff working in health and social care.

All offers of places are made subject to satisfactory health clearance and an agreement to undergo appropriate blood tests and immunisations.

The University is obliged to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities to enable them to fulfil the required competencies of the programme. Candidates who are concerned about health issues are strongly advised to contact us prior to applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

All places are also offered subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (previously known as CRB check) disclosure. This is due to the fact that you may be required to work with children or vulnerable adults on your clinical placement, and will need to demonstrate that you can safely work with these groups upon NMC registration.

Applicants with Criminal Convictions

Once you accept your offer, you will be asked to declare any criminal convictions you hold (including spent convictions). Having a criminal conviction does not mean that you cannot enrol on the course, you will need to go through a criminal convictions panel process.

English Language Requirements

Minimum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent (no sub-test lower than 7.0).

Transferring from Another University

Applications to transfer to year 2 or 3 will not be considered for this programme.

Curriculum

First Year

• Nursing Foundations
• Understanding People and Health
• Health and Wellbeing in Communities
• Person Centred Needs and Care Planning
• Practice 1
• Practice Hours – stage 1

Second Year

• Contemporary Perspectives in Nursing
• Leading and Managing Nursing Care
• Health Numeracy Assessment
• Implementing Person Centred Care
• Evaluating Person-centred Care
• Practice 2
• Practice Hours – stage 2

Final Year

• Critical perspectives in Nursing
• The Business of Caring
• Co-ordinating and Leading Care
• Improving Safety and Quality of care
• Practice 3
• Practice Hours – stage 3

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The programme is framed around four core concepts:

• direct clinical/patient care
• leadership and collaborative practice
• improving quality
• developing practice and developing self and others

These are common to all fields of nursing and represent the NMC domains (NMC 2010). The core concepts form a framework of key content which is revisited across the three years, progressing from an introduction and broad understanding of concepts, to complex in-depth application of concepts applied to nursing.

The intention is to facilitate your development by introducing you to the fundamental knowledge and skills centred on core and field subjects required to meet the health needs of all patient/client groups, whilst ensuring you develop the specific in-depth knowledge and skills to meet the complex health needs of people from your chosen field of practice. However, you will not only learn about and become competent nursing patients/clients in your own field of nursing but you will also become confident in nursing patients/clients who have an additional condition related to other fields of nursing. For example; learning to work with patients/service users with problems associated with your own field of nursing but who also have a learning disability.

Facilities

Our clinical wards are designed to give the look and feel of a hospital environment, allowing you to learn the art and science of nursing in a safe and relaxed environment.

Fees, Finance and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

• UK: £9,535
• International: £25,338

Additional Course Costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Funding Your Studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.

The government has outlined new funding for nursing, midwifery and other allied health professions courses. From September 2020, Students at English universities will receive up to £8,000 with a minimum of £5,000 a year in funding.

Further information about the variety of options that can help fund your studies and maximise the money available to you is available on our funding your studies section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career Prospects

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Support for Your Studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.

In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.