Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Children and Young People Nursing) BSc (Hons),with foundation year

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to children’s nursing, including concepts of caring (such as communication), anatomy and physiology, and public health promotion, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.

During your second year, you’ll build upon the knowledge gained in your first year with more complex concepts and exploration of children and young people who are acutely unwell. You’ll gain a more in-depth appreciation of safeguarding as well as developing your understanding of research and the application of evidence.

In your third year, you’ll develop your decision-making and leadership skills and will gain insight into how psychosocial, spiritual, ethical and legal influences have an impact on the way patient care is provided. You’ll learn about complex and chronic conditions affecting infants, children and young people and how care decisions impact the holistic delivery of care.

Professional recognition

BSc (Hons) - Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).

Foundation year

If you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this degree with a Nursing Foundation Year. This is an extra year of study to develop your skills and make it easier for you to get started at university. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree.  

To see what modules you’ll be studying, refer to the foundation tab in the 'Course structure' section.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in speaking, listening and writing, and 6.0 in reading.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept.

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.