Nursing (Children) [with Foundation Year] BSc (Hons)

The foundation year is an extended course that is not accredited by the NMC, meaning students are not considered registered<br/>student nurses and NMC regulations do not apply during this preparatory stage. Upon successful completion of the foundation<br/>year, DBS and Occupational Health clearance and passing the faculty interview, you will progress to our NMC-validated Nursing<br/>degree course and take the first step towards your career as a registered nurse. Immerse yourself in placements that will help<br/>you build practice-based nursing skills and knowledge. Study in Cambridge or Chelmsford, in our cutting-edge skill laboratories<br/>and become a part of our supportive nursing community. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to start your career as a Registered Nurse.<br/><br/>Join our NMC-validated Nursing degree course and take the first step towards your career as a childrens nurse. Immerse<br/>yourself in placements that will help you build practice-based nursing skills and knowledge. Study in Cambridge or Chelmsford,<br/>in our cutting-edge skill laboratories and become a part of our supportive nursing community. When you graduate, you’ll be ready<br/>to start your career as a Registered Nurse.<br/>As you are studying a foundation degree, the first year of your four year degree will be at ARU College.<br/>ARU College is your pathway to an ARU degree. We provide our students with the support and knowledge you need to excel in<br/>your chosen pathway. At ARU College, your foundation year will provide you with a curriculum based on your chosen degree,<br/>with small class sizes, 16 contact hours per week and continual feedback to keep you on the right track. The course modules are<br/>a combination of subject-focused topics relevant to your chosen course, alongside skill modules that are important building<br/>blocks for studying at degree level.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.