
Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons)
A Brighton Child Nursing degree prepares you for a rewarding career where you’ll deliver skilled, evidence-based care to children and young people, working in partnership with their parents, carers and families as part of a team of health and social care professionals.
The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring your qualification meets national standards. Successful completion of our Nursing (Child BSc(Hons) degree means you will be eligible to apply for registration with the NMC and practice as a nurse in the UK.
<strong>A Brighton Child Nursing degree prepares you for a rewarding career where you’ll deliver skilled, evidence-based care to children and young people, working in partnership with their parents, carers and families as part of a team of health and social care professionals.</strong><br/><br/>The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring your qualification meets national standards. Successful completion of our Nursing (Child BSc(Hons) degree means you will be eligible to apply for registration with the NMC and practice as a nurse in the UK. <br/><br/>At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. The course is packed with opportunities to develop your children’s nursing skills and experience. You’ll spend 50% of your course in practice learning – on placement in healthcare and community settings, as well as our specialist nursing facilities. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. <br/><br/>Brighton child nursing graduates have built successful careers in hospitals and fields such as community children’s nursing, health visiting, school nursing and as nurse practitioners. 100% of graduates were in work or further study and 100% of working graduates were in highly skilled work as nursing professionals 15 months after their degree according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong> <br/>• Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Placements with NHS and non-NHS healthcare providers in both acute and community settings. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn in our clinical skills and simulation suites, and practice independently in our nursing skills zone. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll share some modules with students on our adult and mental health nursing degrees, allowing you to benefit from interprofessional collaboration. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Support throughout your degree from our student-run Nursing Society. <br/><br/><br/><br/>- 100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after their degree and 100% of working graduates are in highly skilled work as nursing professionals – Graduate Outcomes Survey. <br/><br/><br/>• Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in nursing and midwifery three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022. <br/><br/><br/><br/>Brighton is less than an hour from central London and has been named one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Brighton
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
B730
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
with Access course – maths and English. with A-levels, BTEC or Open University module K101 – at least three GCSEs including maths and English. Functional Skills 2 accepted in lieu of GCSE English and maths.
A level
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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