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.
Practical experience w...
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.<br/><br/><strong>Immersive learning</strong><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Practical experience where it matters</strong><br/>Youll gain real experience working as part of a healthcare team caring for children, by undertaking placements in a diverse range of health, social and educational settings.<br/><br/><strong>Shape future healthcare</strong><br/>Youll get the opportunity to study with students from other healthcare professions, giving you insight into how real teams come together to care for children. Play your part in shaping initiatives on sustainability, breastfeeding, and urban and community family projects.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- youre passionate about caring for children and young people and want to support families during challenging times<br/><br/><br/>- youre keen to develop clinical and communication skills<br/><br/><br/>- you want early placement opportunities across the South West<br/><br/><br/>- youre a team player, ready to shape the future of nursing. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
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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