Program Overview

Children's Nursing BN (Hons)

Overview

Become a flexible practitioner caring for children, young people, and their families in a variety of settings as part of an interprofessional approach to care.

Course Details

• Level: Undergraduate
• UCAS Code: B730
• UCAS Points: 112
• Start Date: September 2025, September 2026
• Duration: 3 years
• Location: Wheeler, Chester
• UK Fees: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Available with:

• Foundation Year

Accreditations

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Course Summary

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become a Children's Nurse. The course is delivered by experienced registered nurses and includes a range of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, e-learning, practice-based workshops, and self-directed study.

Modules

• Foundation Year:
  • Exploring Professional Practice
  • The Human Body, Health and Disease
  • Psychology, Wellbeing and Society
• Year 1:
  • Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Integrated Pharmacology
  • Introduction to Person-Centred Care
  • Person-Centred Care
  • 21st Century Nurse
  • Practice Learning 1
• Year 2:
  • Interprofessional Research & Innovation
  • Practice Learning 2a Children's Nurse
  • Practice Learning 2b Children's Nurse
  • Field Nursing 1 Child
  • Field Nursing 2 Child
  • Applied Sciences in Children's Field
  • Year abroad study exchange
• Year 3:
  • Prescribing Ready
  • Advancing Leadership and Supervision
  • Extended Project
  • Practice Learning 3 Children's Nurse
  • Numeracy Competency for Registration

Entry Requirements

• Home Students:
  • UCAS points: 112
  • GCE A Level: Typical offer - BCC/BBC
  • BTEC: BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: DD
  • T Level: T Level Health - Merit
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers: BBBB
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 points
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or Distinction
  • OCR: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
  • Extra Information / General Entry Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. Applicants must also have GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or recognised Level 2 equivalent. Please note that applicants must also have evidence of recent study within the last five years.
  • Safeguarding / Suitability: All successful candidates who receive an offer of a place for this course and choose the University of Chester as their Firm choice will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice. A couple of months prior to admission to this course, the University will contact you to request that you complete a self-declaration form detailing any relevant convictions or other information that you believe may have an impact upon your ability to undertake work with children or vulnerable adults. You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University as a registered body – there will be a charge for this. Please note that the University does not accept previous DBS checks from other registered bodies or the update service. For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit our DBS web pages.
• International Students:
  • This course is not available to international students.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students:
  • £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• Additional Costs:
  • Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials
  • Specialist clothing
  • Travel to placements
  • Optional field trips
  • Software
  • A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and occupational health clearance are required prior to admission onto the course. For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit the Disclosure and Barring Service - DBS page on the website.

Who You'll Learn From

• Sarah Rowland: Senior Lecturer
• Karen Blythe: Senior Lecturer
• Jo Bentham-smith: Senior Lecturer
• Rebecca Bryson: Senior Lecturer
• Suzanne Seabra: Senior Lecturer
• Sean Baker: Senior Lecturer
• Andrea Jones: Senior Lecturer
• Sam Wills-eve: Senior Lecturer
• Debbie Wyatt: Senior Lecturer
• Veronique Oldfield: Deputy Head
• Sandy Costall: Senior Lecturer
• Nicky Nagy: Lecturer

Where You'll Study

• Wheeler, Chester:
  • City centre location
  • Health and Social Care simulation suite
  • On-site library
  • Social spaces

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects:
  • Successful graduates are registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Children's Nurse.
  • Once registered, graduates have an opportunity to work in both the private and public sector including hospital or community-based roles along with research and teaching.
  • In addition to working within the UK, registered graduates can explore working abroad.
• Careers Service:
  • The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
  • Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

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