Children and Young People's Nursing (18 months) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This course is a shortened course suitable for applicants that have completed a Foundation Degree (NMC Accredited) in Nursing. Places on this course are limited and availability may vary annually.

A nurse needs to be able to assess care needs then plan implement and evaluate care for people with a wide range of illnesses. This calls for excellent communication skills and compassion as well as specialist knowledge and nursing skills all of which you acquire from this degree.

Courses accreditation

All our Nursing and Midwifery courses are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion of your course, you can register with the NMC as a children and young people's nurse in accordance with the NHS Constitution (see below).

Facilities and specialist equipment

* Access to the latest equipment and facilities at district general hospitals and community health settings during placements

* On campus, a fully immersive simulation suite, preparing students to respond to and manage clinical situations and scenarios including:

* a five-bedded simulation ward with a range of medical-grade training mannequins, including an infant mannequin, to tackle real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment

* a skills room to practise clinical skills such as basic life support; venepuncture and cannulation; and catheterisation

* an immersive room where we can project a background, such as a tube station, to practise simulation in different environments safely

* a social living space for practise in nursing children and young people within the community. This living space consists of a children’s bedroom with a bunk bed; bathroom; baby’s room; parents’ room; and a kitchen/diner/sitting room a debriefing room

Career-powered links

To ensure your learning meets the benchmark set for care providers, our healthcare courses have been developed in collaboration with our regional healthcare providers and health authorities, particularly with our formal partner, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Our partnership with the Trust creates new opportunities for students to learn in real healthcare settings, alongside NHS professionals. There will also be opportunities for work experience and placements on campus in Luton once the Trust's new Community Diagnostic Centre opens within the University, in 2027.

Your student experience

Develop the practical skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours needed to nurse adults professionally and compassionately.

Learn with a team of lecturers who are all experienced registered nurses. In practice settings, you are supervised by practitioners trained to support your learning.

We deliver predominantly face-to-face teaching so your tutors are on site to support you while you get to meet and exchange ideas with other healthcare students.

Clinical specialists from our partnership trusts come to campus to support your learning so your studies are underpinned by the latest research and practice.

On placement, you undertake a mix of early, late and night shifts to ensure you experience typical shift patterns for a healthcare professional.

Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well.

The NHS Constitution brings together details of what staff patients and the public can expect from the National Health Service. It sets out the principles and values that guide how the NHS should act and make decisions. The NHS Constitution states that the NHS 'aspires to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism'. Applicants are expected to demonstrate their understanding and application of these values throughout the selection process.