Program Overview

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BNurs Children's Nursing

Overview

Course overview

Study at a university ranked 2nd in the UK and top 10 in the world for Nursing (QS World University Rankings 2025). Become eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) while also receiving a degree at the end of three years of study. Gain experience of different clinical areas through practice learning with trusts offering specialist services, as well as having the opportunity to go on a practice learning experience in an alternative setting in the UK or abroad. Take a course that has produced many of the country's leading nurse practitioners, researchers and policymakers. Have the option to add a year on to your course to complete an integrated master's (MNurs).

Entry requirements

A-level

• BBB including at least one science from the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science
• Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.
• Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer.
• We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

A-level contextual offer

• This course is not eligible for a contextual offer. Contextual offers are only available for courses that have a standard entry requirements of ABB or higher.
• Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below

UK refugee/care-experienced offer

• This course is not eligible for a refugee/care experienced offer. Refugee/care experienced offers are only available for courses that have a standard entry requirements of ABB or higher.
• Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below

International Baccalaureate

• 32 points overall. 5,5,5 in Higher Level subjects, including at least one science related subject from Biology, Chemistry, Sports and Health Science or Psychology.
• Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

GCSE/IGCSE

• Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including a minimum of five GCSES at grade 4 (C). These must include English Language, Mathematics and Science.
• GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.
• Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above.

Other entry requirements

• Other entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
• Scottish requirements
• Welsh Baccalaureate
• Foundation year
• Pearson BTEC qualifications
• OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications
• Access to HE Diploma
• T Level
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
• NCFE CACHE Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Fees and funding

Fees

• Fees for entry in 2026 have not yet been set. For entry in 2025 the tuition fees were £9,535 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2026 entry.

Policy on additional costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application.

Scholarships/sponsorships

• As per the government announcement, all UK nursing students on courses from September 2020 will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year which they will not need to pay back.
• The Catherine Chisholm scholarship is also applicable to students from selected countries for this course.

Application and selection

How to apply

• Apply through UCAS.

Advice to applicants

• Please refer to the application process page for further guidance on:
  • how to apply
  • how your application is considered
  • personal statement guidance
  • interview requirements.

Course details

Course description

• Our BNurs/MNurs Children's Nursing course will help you become a skilled and highly sought-after graduate nurse capable of meeting the physical and mental health needs of children and young people from birth right through adolescence and into young adulthood.
• You will learn how to handle a complex role that involves supporting parents or carers, siblings and other family members in both hospital and community settings such as the home or school.

Special features

• Superb reputation
• Varied and high-quality practice learning environments
• Student-focused course
• Family-friendly learning

Additional course information

• You will spend 50% of your learning time in practice learning environments gaining an insight into what it is like to work within the modern health service, developing clinical knowledge, skills and confidence as a key member of the professional healthcare team.

Teaching and learning

• Our course is designed to include both theory and practice, linking the most current research-based knowledge with practice in a student-centred approach.
• You will engage in problem-based learning, skills laboratories and computer-based learning, as well as the more traditional lecture and seminar-based formats.

Coursework and assessment

• Learning is divided into a number of units in each year. The content and assessments for each unit are planned and delivered by a small team of lecturers with the relevant expertise related to those topic areas.
• Unit assessments vary and include written and multiple-choice exams, essays, case studies, poster presentations and online work.

Course content for year 1

• The first year explores the core aspects of nursing knowledge through lectures, field-specific seminars, workshops, simulation, conferences and fieldwork.
• You will begin to develop a portfolio of learning and reflect on your knowledge, skills and practice experiences.

Course content for year 2

• The second year focuses on developing nursing knowledge and the continued application of biosciences to field-specific nursing practice.
• You may also choose to personalise your learning by selecting two discovery units from a menu of choices (limits apply).

Course content for year 3

• Year 3 is about consolidating your knowledge and building confidence for practice.
• While studying on campus and undertaking three practice learning placements you will continue to reflect on your learning and practice through your portfolio.

Course content for year 4

• If you achieve grades equivalent to an Upper Second in your Year 2 assessments, you will be eligible to apply to undertake the integrated master's (Year 4) component of the course.

Careers

Career opportunities

• We aim to enhance your employability throughout your time with us to make sure you are well prepared for the jobs market.
• 100% of our graduates go on to work or further study after completing the course.
• Students completing our programme are highly valued by local employers.
• There are numerous employment opportunities available within NHS Trusts and other healthcare settings for newly-qualified staff.

Careers advice

• During the course, you will have access to dedicated academic employability staff with extensive professional contacts who bring students and NHS employers together.

Employability events

• You will be able to attend a variety of targeted careers events throughout the course.