Nursing (Child Health) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Nursing (Child Health) BSc (Hons)

Caring for children and young people with diverse needs is rewarding and challenging. Early placements across the South West will enhance your clinical and communication skills, preparing you to support families and shape the future of nursing.

Immersive learning
At Plymouth, you will learn as you practise, using our innovative study spaces and simulations. We help you to build your skills and knowledge confidently, through practice portfolios, case work analysis, video role play, essays and seminar presentations.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

B731

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

104 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels, health, social science/science subjects preferred. If you need further advice please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk

Scottish Higher

considered in combination with Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 33 credits at Merit or Distinction including 15 at Science / Social Science . Grade C/4 at GCSE English and Maths required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

Health/Science/Social Science profile is preferred. English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent. If you need further advice please contact: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Health / Science/Social Science subjects preferred.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

Obtain H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 (all at Higher level). English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DMM

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 points to include CC at Advanced Highers to include a science. English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Extended Project

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

A level

104 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels, health social science/science subjects preferred.

T Level

P

Pass overall with C in Core Component. Accepted pathway: Health.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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