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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Nursing (Child)
University of Huddersfield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing (Child) course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Nursing (Child) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | E |
| Biology | C |
| Chemistry | C |
| History | A |
| Sociology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B7H0
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Nursing (Child) course.
Providing care for children, young people, and their families is a rewarding career choice. If you’re keen to provide committed, compassionate and professional care to children and young people and their families, this Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons) degree could help you pursue your future career.
On this child nursing course, which is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), you’ll develop key clinical skills in our fully equipped simulated children’s ward using our patient simulators. You’ll also hear first-hand experiences and viewpoints from service users and carers, who are part of our Public Partnership Group.
You’ll be taught by experienced practitioners and tutors, and you’ll learn in an innovative environment, which is designed to give you the very best opportunities for in-classroom and hands-on learning.
Why Study Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? Your time on the course will be divided between learning theory and applying your knowledge in the clinical environment, with clinical placements providing opportunities for you to put what you’ve learned into practice in a variety of settings.
These include children's wards, children’s hospitals, accident and emergency departments, and neonatal intensive care. Opportunities are also available to work with specialist nurses in a range of community settings, including children’s hospices, health centres and mainstream and specialist schools.
You'll be taught by a team who really understand what it is like to be a children's nurse and are able to demonstrate the latest techniques and procedures whilst supporting you as you put these skills and qualities into practice.
The University’s new Daphne Steele Building on the site of the National Health Innovation campus, allows you to benefit from specialist clinical teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities.
Following successful completion of this Nursing (Child) degree course, you can register with the NMC and work as a Registered Nurse for Children, marking the start of a potentially fruitful career ahead.
Professional Bodies This course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Not quite ready to start Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons)? Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Child Nursing.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Nursing and Midwifery (HDNM)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Children's nursing
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £19,800 per year |
| International | £19,800 per year |
The modules you will study
This is a common first year, comprising: • Becoming a Professional - Child Nursing • Introduction to Child Nursing • Nursing Practice 1 • Nursing Practice 2 • Understanding Knowledge and Evidence for Nursing.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
University of Huddersfield student reviews
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Five stars: Excellent
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There are many encouraging events, competitions and social activities.
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Four stars: Great
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Four stars: Great
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Our university has an excellent and supportive faculty
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield
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 Huddersfield 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
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
high
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
high
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
74%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
67%
med
Student voice
67%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
68%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
67%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
71%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
88%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
71%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
75%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
67%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Nursing (Child) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Nursing (Child) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
Third year after graduation
£33.6k
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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