Children's & Young People's Nursing BSc (Hons)

Why study BSc (Hons) Children's & Young People's Nursing at BU?

  • Caring for children and young people is a challenging but rewarding career. You’ll work closely with children, young people - from newborns to adolescents - and their families  
  • Focused on the healthcare needs of children and young people, this course will teach you the theory, diagnostic and practical skills needed to care for children and young people. 
  • 50% of the course is spent in practice placements to gain nursing experience in diverse locations including schools, children’s hospital wards and community settings like children’s hospices
  • Become immersed in the science and art of child-centred nursing in our purpose built skills facilities including simulated hospital wards and community home settings. 
  • Learn from experienced and knowledgeable registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners
  • 100% of graduates are either working or studying fifteens months after graduating. 

Funding support: All nursing students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. 

Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund.

BSc (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 and September 2026 entry: 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma of DMM. 

T-Levels: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).

Required subjects: All subjects considered.

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