Nursing (Children's), BSc (Hons)

Course summary

If you're passionate about helping others, this degree will help you start a rewarding career. The course is underpinned by the desire to deliver kind, compassionate nursing care. By studying BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children’s) with NMC registration, you can be confident that you’ll meet the standards and competencies contained within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).Why choose this courseThe course will equip you with vital nursing skills and our use of clinical supervision throughout the course will enable you to develop resilience and reflective practice. We’re also ranked top 5 in the Guardian University Guide 2023 for Children's Nursing.How you will learnSo that you are fully prepared for your career in nursing, we ensure that your skills and knowledge match current working practices in health and social care. The practical abilities you develop on placement will be underpinned and extended by the knowledge you gain through lectures, tutorials, workshops and activities in the University’s own high-quality training facilities, including a mock NHS ward and our immersive suite, which offers a simulated environment to practise your skills in a realistic setting.Opportunities and experiencesYou will gain essential practical experience on a range of clinical placements in a range of Children’s settings including, acute inpatient, community, private and voluntary sector, and schools as well as learn from a highly experienced and enthusiastic teaching team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions.Professionally accreditedThe course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council meaning you’ll be eligible to register and practise as a Children’s nurse when you graduate.Careers and employabilityOn successful completion of this degree, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and go into practice as a nurse.Our nursing students have an outstanding employability track record locally, nationally and internationally.