Nursing (Adult)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: B740 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: B740 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
with at least one being Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology or Sociology. A pass in the practical element is required for any science subject taken. General studies and Critical Thinking will not be accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
45 credits at level three (to include a minimum of 21 credits at distinction, 18 credits at merit and the rest at pass or above), with a minimum of 15 credits from science (out of which 9 credits must be at Distinction, and the rest at Merit). Distance learning: Webcam verification of an unseen exam is accepted.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including a science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and maths at grade 4
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 overall including three subjects at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in a science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must have an additional A Level (or equivalent) in science grade B. The following subjects can be accepted at Distinction Distinction in addition to an A Level in any subject grade C: Health and Social care, Applied Sciences, Sports and Exercise Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
The following Subjects meet our science requirements: Health and Social care, Applied Science, Sport, Applied Human Biology. Other Extended Certificates accepted at Distinction + 2 A levels (or equivalent) at BC or above including Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The following subjects meet our science requirements: Health and Social care, Applied Sciences, Sports and Exercise Science. Other extended diplomas can be accepted along an additional A Level (or equivalent) in science.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including a science. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades BBBBB.
T Level
Health Science pathway
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades BB including a science.
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About this course
Study an innovative nursing course and launch your career with confidence.
Do you have the passion, drive, and ambition to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families? We’re dedicated to empowering you to be the best children's nurse you can be, guiding you towards a fulfilling and impactful career in this field.
From birth through childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood, children's nurses play a vital role in providing specialised care and support. Our Nursing (Child) BSc course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in diverse healthcare settings.
Our passionate nursing community will help you to develop the skills you’ll need to deliver the highest standard of care to children, young people, and their families and to become a nurse who can really make a difference.
**Why choose this course?**
- 5th in the UK and 31st in the world for Nursing (QS University World Rankings by Subject 2023)
- Leading mental health research: We are at the forefront of mental health research, ensuring a contemporary and evidence-based nursing curriculum.
- Mental Health Research Group: Working closely with researchers at the Institute of Mental Health and the Rights Lab, conducting world-leading work that directly impacts patient experience and policy development.
- One of only 2 UK nursing courses to offer optional module choices
- Optional specialist modules: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Innovation and Change in Mental Health Care, and Foundations in Dementia Care.
- Specialised clinical team placements: in prestigious institutions, such as Rampton High Secure Hospital and a mother and baby unit for acute perinatal mental illness,
- Expert teaching: Experienced nurses and lecturers with both clinical and academic backgrounds, providing a comprehensive understanding of diverse mental health care practices.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
Modules
In your first year, you'll develop your practical skills in a simulated clinical environment within our Medical School. Module topics will introduce you to professional nursing, biosciences and clinical learning.
In year two your knowledge and skills in biological sciences, sociology, psychology and pharmacology will grow. You'll apply your learning to assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating how people are cared for. There are a variety of placements in year two, with resilience-based clinical supervision to support your development.
In year three you will select one optional module. This will guide your career and expand your knowledge and skills. You will be able to express a preference for your final management placement - preparing you for your future career and/or giving you experience in a new area of nursing practice.
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Extra funding
Bursaries of £5,000 will be available for students starting a nursing course from September 2020, with some students eligible for up to an additional £3,000 per year. For full details, please visit the NHS Health careers website.
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