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
B702 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 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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12
MAR

Adult Nursing Open Afternoon

12 Mar 2025, 12:30 PM - 12 Mar 2025, 15:30 PM Yeovil Campus
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These afternoons are for those who are interested in studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing and expect to study at our branch campus in Yeovil.
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MAR

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JAN

Midwifery Virtual Taster Session

08 Jan 2025, 18:00 PM - 08 Jan 2025, 20:00 PM Online
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This online interactive event has been designed for those who are interested in studying BSc (Hons) Midwifery and would like to find out more about the course and how it runs in either of our study locations (Bournemouth and Portsmouth). The session will take place on Zoom where you will meet our academic staff who will provide you with lots of information about the course, what makes a good application, and finding transferable experience. The session will end with an informal chat and an opportunity to ask your questions.

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