
Children's and Young People's Nursing BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Children's and Young People's Nursing BSc (Hons)
Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this course will prepare you to become a caring and compassionate professional who delivers quality care for children and young people.
Why study BSc (Hons) Childrens & Young Peoples Nursing at BU?
• Caring for children and young people is a challenging but rewarding career. You’ll work closely with children, young people - from newborns to adolescents - and their families
• Focused on the healthcare needs of children and young people, this course will t...
<strong>Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this course will prepare you to become a caring and compassionate professional who delivers quality care for children and young people.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why study BSc (Hons) Childrens & Young Peoples Nursing at BU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Caring for children and young people is a challenging but rewarding career. You’ll work closely with children, young people - from newborns to adolescents - and their families <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Focused on the healthcare needs of children and young people, this course will teach you the theory, diagnostic and practical skills needed to care for children and young people. Were proud that 100% of our graduates felt that staff were good at explaining things. <br/><br/><br/><br/>- 50% of the course is spent in practice placements to gain nursing experience in diverse locations including schools, children’s hospital wards and community settings like children’s hospices<br/><br/><br/>• Become immersed in the science and art of child-centred nursing in our purpose built skills facilities including simulated hospital wards and community home settings. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from experienced and knowledgeable registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 100% of graduates are either working or studying fifteens months after graduating. <br/><br/><br/><strong>Funding support</strong>: Nursing students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
B702
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
112 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 principal subjects
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
A level
112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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