Nursing (Child) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

It's hard to imagine a more fulfilling career than nursing. And if you want to make a real, positive difference to the lives of children and young people, studying child nursing is the gateway to a life’s work as a paediatric nurse.\
You’ll be taught the theory by our knowledgeable mentors. And you’ll gain valuable practical skills in this most rewarding of vocations in our award-winning medical campus, with its wealth of simulated, state-of-the-art wards and operating theatre.\
You’ll also boost your confidence and experience with a variety of placements in the community, supported by healthcare professionals.

How we rank

* 95% of students in work or further study 18 months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2026)

* 1st in the UK for Teaching on My Course (National Student Survey (NSS) 2026, HEIs only)

* Joint 1st in the UK for Satisfied with Teaching (The Guardian University Rankings 2027)

Why study at Hull?

* Hands-on learning: 50% of your time will be in clinical placement, working with real patients and their families. You’ll be supported by expert staff across a wide variety of specialisms.

* Modern facilities: Our state-of-the-art health campus gives you the opportunity to experience real-world situations in our simulated wards, including intensive care and our neo-natal ward.

* Get £5,000 cash a year: Without having to pay it back. You’ll be entitled to apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund. It’s on top of any other financial support you might get from a Student Loan.

Where could this take you?

The overwhelming majority of our students go on to careers as paediatric nurses after graduation.

Most work within the NHS in a wide variety of paediatric settings, from hospital wards such as intensive care and oncology to outpatient services, mental health, education and health visiting.

Some graduates choose to pursue careers in research, education and training, while others move into private practice.