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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing (Child) course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Must include a Science or Social Science subject at grade B.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B730
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Nursing (Child) course.
A Brighton Child Nursing degree prepares you for a rewarding career where you’ll deliver skilled, evidence-based care to children and young people, working in partnership with their parents, carers and families as part of a team of health and social care professionals.
The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring your qualification meets national standards. Successful completion of our Nursing (Child BSc(Hons) degree means you will be eligible to apply for registration with the NMC and practice as a nurse in the UK.?
At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. The course is packed with opportunities to develop your children’s nursing skills and experience. You’ll spend 50% of your course in practice learning – on placement in healthcare and community settings, as well as our specialist nursing facilities. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.
Brighton child nursing graduates have built successful careers in hospitals and fields such as community children’s nursing, health visiting, school nursing and as nurse practitioners.?100% of graduates were in work or further study and 100% of working graduates were in highly skilled work as nursing professionals 15 months after their degree according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey.
Top reasons to choose this course
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Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Placements with NHS and non-NHS healthcare providers in both acute and community settings.
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Learn in our clinical skills and simulation suites, and practice independently in our nursing skills zone.
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You’ll share some modules with students on our adult and mental health nursing degrees, allowing you to benefit from interprofessional collaboration.?
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Support throughout your degree from our student-run?Nursing Society.
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100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after their degree and 100% of working graduates are in highly skilled work as nursing professionals – Graduate Outcomes Survey.
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Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.
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Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in nursing and midwifery three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.
Brighton is less than an hour from central London and has been named one of the?best cities on the planet?and the third best city in the UK by Time Out.
Source: University of Brighton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Children's nursing
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 In the first year, you will begin to develop the essential skills to assess and plan care for children and young people, considering their physical, emotional, social and developmental needs. You’ll explore how human biology and child development relate to health and illness across the early years and adolescence, laying the scientific foundation for your nursing practice. Through clinical placements and university-based learning, you’ll start applying your knowledge in real healthcare settings, gaining the confidence and compassion needed to support children and their families from the very start of your nursing journey.
Core modules 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 In the second year, you’ll deepen your understanding of child development and the transitions children and young people experience, both physically and emotionally. You will learn how to assess and plan complex care, promote health and prevent illness, and use evidence to improve the quality and safety of nursing practice. Through clinical placements you will continue to build your skills and confidence by working alongside multi-professional teams.
Core modules 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 In your final year, you’ll refine your clinical expertise and leadership skills so you’re ready to take on the responsibilities of a qualified children’s nurse. You’ll learn to carry out advanced assessments, lead effective teams and deliver compassionate care across a range of settings – including in complex and emotionally sensitive situations. With a focus on contemporary healthcare challenges, interprofessional collaboration and shaping the future of nursing, this year empowers you to graduate as a confident, reflective practitioner ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people and their families.
Core modules 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
University of Brighton reviews
Showing 43 reviews
2nd year student
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
1 year ago
2nd year student
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Brighton students who took the Nursing (Child) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
79%
low
Teaching on my course
79%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
80%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
75%
med
Learning opportunities
71%
low
Learning opportunities
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
50%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
60%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
55%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
22%
low
Organisation and management
22%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
30%
low
How well organised is your course?
15%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
60%
low
Student voice
60%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
45%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
70%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
47%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
60%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
80%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
65%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
80%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
85%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
90%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Nursing (Child) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Business Studies | D | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Nursing (Child) at University of Brighton.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Nursing (Child) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.7k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
Third year after graduation
£34.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Nursing (Child).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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