Children's and Young People's Nursing
Bournemouth University
UCAS Code: B702 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
112 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 principal subjects
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
112 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
T Level
120 UCAS tariff points
UCAS Tariff
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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About this course
**Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this course will prepare you to become a caring and compassionate professional who delivers quality care for children and young people.**
**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. We're proud that 100% of our graduates felt that staff were good at explaining things.
- 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**: 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
Modules
Year 1 core units include: Foundations for Professional Practice and Research, Nursing Theory and Application 1, Applied Health Care Sciences 1, Communication Skills for Nursing Practice, Developing Skills for Promoting Health and Wellbeing and Nursing Practice and Nursing skills 1.
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Bournemouth University
Department of Nursing Science
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