Nursing (Child)
University of Brighton
UCAS Code: B730 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Brighton
UCAS Code: B730 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Must include a Science or Social Science subject at grade B.
Access to HE Diploma
Access must be in a Health Studies, Nursing or Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
with Access course – maths and English. with A-levels, BTEC or Open University module K101 – at least three GCSEs including maths and English. Functional Skills 2 accepted in lieu of GCSE English and maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Must include three subjects at Higher Level, one to be a science subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a health or Science subject.
T Level
Health; Healthcare Science or Science T Level accepted on this course.
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About this course
**As a children's nurse you'll deliver skilled, evidence-based care to children and young people, working in partnership with their parents, carers and families. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team of health and social care professionals.**
Our accredited children's nursing degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a caring and compassionate professional.
Simulated healthcare in our clinical skills and simulation suites, and nursing skills zone will ensure you can confidently apply theory to practice.
Clinical practice placements are offered in a range of hospital and community settings, working alongside a variety of multi-professional teams.
**Top reasons to choose this course**
- Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Placements with NHS and non-NHS healthcare providers in both acute and community settings.
- Learn in our clinical skills and simulation suites, and practice independently in our nursing skills zone.
- You’ll share some modules with students on our adult and mental health nursing degrees, allowing you to benefit from interprofessional collaboration.
- Support throughout your degree from our student-run Nursing Society.
- 100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after their degree, 100% of working graduates in highly skilled work as nursing professionals – Graduate Outcomes Survey.
- Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.
- Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in nursing and midwifery, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.
Modules
Year 1
Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People
Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People
Human Biology for Nursing
Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1
Year 2
Quality Improvement Using Evidence-based Nursing Practice
Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness
Child Development and Transitions
Assessing and Planning Complex Care in Children's Nursing
Practice Learning for Children’s Nursing Year 2
Final year
Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice
Enhanced Physical Assessment of the Child and Young Person
Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams
Children's Nursing in Context
Practice Learning for Children’s Nursing Year 3
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
This course is eligible for an NHS bursary. For details see: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learning-support-fund/new-student-funding
The Uni
Brighton
School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences
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