Nursing (Child Health)
Brunel University London
UCAS Code: B702 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. Access subjects accepted: Health Science, Health and Human Sciences, Health Professions, Health and Social Care, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Science, Nursing, Nursing & Health Professions, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Science or Science in Health Professions
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSE's at grade C/4 or above including grade C/4 in English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature), Mathematics and Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including SL5 or HL4 in English, Maths and a Science Subject (if applicant does not have GCSE English, Maths or Science at grade C/4 or above)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
in Health & Social Care, Applied Science (all pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching and A level grade C in any subject or DM in any subject and A level grade C in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Physics
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
in Health & Social Care, Applied Science (all pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching and A level grades BB in any subject or Merit in any subject and A level grades BB to include grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Physics
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
in Health & Social Care, Applied Science (all pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Health & Social Care, Applied Science (all pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching and A level grade C in any subject or DM in any subject and A level grade C in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
in Health & Social Care, Applied Science (all pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching and A level grades BB in any subject or Merit in any subject and A level grades BB to include grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Health & Social Care, Applied Science (all pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching
Scottish Advanced Higher
T Level
and grade C in A level Science subject Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science
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About this course
How are the specific health needs of a child different to an adult? How can a child’s symptoms be understood through their behaviour and reactions? How can the whole family be supported through times of great change and stress? These are the questions you’ll be finding the answers to as a children’s nurse. Nursing infants, children and young people is challenging and rewarding. If you’re compassionate, sensitive and have quick, sound judgement then you’ll thrive in a career where you can truly make a difference to children’s lives.
Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the country. As a qualified nurse you’ll be entering a highly respected profession with excellent employment prospects.
At Brunel, you’ll learn through an equal balance of theory and practice, gaining your professional experience in a variety of healthcare settings where you’ll work closely with other healthcare professionals, service users and their families.
On this programme, you’ll learn clinical and communication skills focused on paediatric nursing. Your placement opportunities will develop these skills and your understanding of caring in hospital and community settings. Brunel is a renowned research-intensive university with an established and excellent reputation in health sciences, so you’ll be learning from the best in the field. You’ll graduate ready to start shaping the future of children’s nursing.
Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
As a nursing student, you'll receive at least £5,000 a year which you don't need to pay back. See the UK government website for more information. Find out more: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
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This programme will commence in September 2021. For more information, please click the 'Enquire now' button. We will then keep you up to date and let you know when you can apply. The programme will be open to Home applicants only for 2021 entry.
Modules
Modules
Typical Modules include
Research Methods
Health & wellbeing across the life continuum
Human Sciences
For further information please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/nursing-child-health-bsc
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As a nursing student, you'll receive at least £5,000 a year which you don't need to pay back. See the UK government website for more information. Find out more: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
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