Childrens Nurses deliver specialist are to children and families from birth to young adulthood. Become a Registered Nurse and practice in settings from intensive care units and family homes, to delivering care in global emergency situations.
As a student nurse you will undertake practice placement in a variety of settings including the new Glasgow Childrens Hospital, community nursing and school nursing.
These experiences will be supported by theoretical nursing knowledge and practical experiences developed in GCU’s state-of-the-art inter-professional clinical simulation c...
Childrens Nurses deliver specialist are to children and families from birth to young adulthood. Become a Registered Nurse and practice in settings from intensive care units and family homes, to delivering care in global emergency situations. <br/>As a student nurse you will undertake practice placement in a variety of settings including the new Glasgow Childrens Hospital, community nursing and school nursing. <br/>These experiences will be supported by theoretical nursing knowledge and practical experiences developed in GCU’s state-of-the-art inter-professional clinical simulation centre. A fully equipped simulated home and hospital environment, situated on campus, is used to provide opportunities for the development and practice of clinically focused skills in a safe, supported and highly effective learning environment. <br/>You will also have the opportunity to undertake international placements. In recent years our students have embarked on placements in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Sweden and Bangladesh. <br/>Upon graduation you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B730
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1
Scottish HigherB,C,C Must include Higher English or Essay based subject plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at C or SCQF level 5 Numeracy Access to HE DiplomaM:21,P:24 Access to HE Diploma with minimum of 60 credits with 45 at level 3 . Access to HE Diploma in Health or Care – Requires GCSE Maths and English C/4 if not included in Access Diploma. SWAP Access to Nursing applications from our partner colleges only, grades required BBB International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 IB Diploma of 24 with specific scores of SL 4 in Maths and English A at SL or HL at Grade 5 or English B at SL Grade 6 or HL at Grade 5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3 including English or Essay based subject plus Ordinary Level Maths at O3/O4 Scottish HNCPass HNC in most subjects accepted as long as you also have National 5 Maths/Application of Maths at C or Numeracy at SCQF level 5 See further information on year 2 entry requirements with an HNC Care and Administrative Practice or HNC Healthcare Practice Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship. A levelB,C plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4 T LevelPass (C and above) Health and Science: Science Health and Science: Healthcare Science Health and Science: Health Education and Childcare plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 or above |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |