Program Overview

Introduction to the Nursing Studies Program

The Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Children and Young People Nursing) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become qualified nurses. This program is offered by the University of Surrey and is recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).

Awarding Body and Teaching Institute

• The awarding body for this program is the University of Surrey.
• The teaching institute for this program is also the University of Surrey.

Framework and Final Award

• The program is structured according to the FHEQ Level 6 framework.
• The final award for this program is BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Children and Young People Nursing) with Foundation Year.

Subsidiary Awards

• Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Health Care
• Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Health Care
• Ordinary (Ord) degree in Health Care

Professional Recognition

The program is recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).

Modes of Study

Faculty and Department/School

The program is offered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, School of Health Sciences.

Programme Leader

The programme leader for this program is STEAD Rachel (Health Sci.).

Date of Production/Revision of Specification

The program specification was produced/revisioned on 27/01/2026.

Educational Aims of the Programme

The educational aims of this program include:

• Developing key and transferable skills that will include subject knowledge and technical skills
• Gaining awareness of attitude and behaviours relevant to a professional program
• Preparing students for their personal and professional journey enabling access into a nursing degree program

Programme Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes are categorized into attributes developed, which include:

• C - Cognitive/analytical
• K - Subject knowledge
• T - Transferable skills
• P - Professional/Practical skills Specific outcomes include:
  • Relating principles and concepts at a foundation level of anatomy and physiology
  • Appraising/understanding the wider context of health and social care
  • Developing enquiring skills to problem-solving approaches
  • Becoming familiar with the underlying basis of evidence in support of person-centred care
  • Appreciating the importance of mechanisms to support communication
  • Gaining insights into personal and professional behaviour and the impact on team working
  • Developing an awareness of values and beliefs appropriate to healthcare
  • Locating own role in relation to personal responsibility to develop academic skills
  • Exercising and developing attitudes and behaviours that demonstrate lifelong learning
  • Developing skills in communication, interpersonal skills, and reflection
  • Developing confidence, self-awareness in becoming an independent learner
  • Demonstrating personal development in a range of key values such as trust, compassion, and empathy

Programme Structure

The program is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, and 6). Possible exit awards include:

• Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
• Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
• Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Modules

The program includes a Foundation Year with a 120-credit module, and further details on modules for subsequent years can be found in the full-time BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Children's Nursing) program specification.

Opportunities for Placements/Work-Related Learning/Collaborative Activity

• Associate Tutor(s)/Guest Speakers/Visiting Academics: Yes
• Professional Training Year (PTY): No
• Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY): No
• Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme): Yes, students will undertake insight visits to a variety of health and social care environments
• Study exchange (Level 5): No
• Dual degree: No

Other Information

The School of Health Sciences Foundation Studies for Nursing program is committed to developing graduates with strengths in Employability, Digital Capabilities, Global and Cultural Capabilities, Sustainability, and Resourcefulness and Resilience. This includes developing digital capabilities, employability, global and cultural capabilities, resourcefulness and resilience, and sustainability.

Quality Assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programs can be found in the university's regulations. Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up-to-date version of the program/module for the 2026/7 academic year.