Childrens Nurses deliver specialist care 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 ...
Childrens Nurses deliver specialist care 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
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B731
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1
Scottish HigherB,B,B,C Must include Higher English or Essay based subject plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths and National 5 in a science subject at C or above Access to HE DiplomaD:9,M:33,P:3 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, Science and English C/4 if not included in Access Diploma International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 IB Diploma 28 points including HL English at 5, and SL Maths and a science at 4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Applied Science, Biological/Biomedical Science or Health Care related at DMM and GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at C/4 Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3 including English or Essay based subject, plus Ordinary Level Maths and a Science at minimum O3/O4 Scottish HNCPass HNC in Healthcare Practice with Essential Skills for Care Practice Any Science or Health based HNC’s with Graded unit A. If the HNC does not include SCQF level 5 Numeracy, then Nat 5 C in Maths or equivalent is required. No advanced entry with HNC 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,C preferably including a science subject, and GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at C/4 T LevelM Health and Science: Science Health and Science: Healthcare Science Health and Science: Health Education and Childcare plus GCSE English, Maths and a Science at C/4 |
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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 |