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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Nursing (Child Health)
University of Plymouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing (Child Health) course at University of Plymouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels, health social science/science subjects preferred.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B731
Here's what University of Plymouth says about its Nursing (Child Health) course.
Caring for children and young people with diverse needs is rewarding and challenging. Early placements across the South West will enhance your clinical and communication skills, preparing you to support families and shape the future of nursing.
Immersive learning At Plymouth, you will learn as you practise, using our innovative study spaces and simulations. We help you to build your skills and knowledge confidently, through practice portfolios, case work analysis, video role play, essays and seminar presentations.
Practical experience where it matters You'll gain real experience working as part of a healthcare team caring for children, by undertaking placements in a diverse range of health, social and educational settings.
Shape future healthcare You'll get the opportunity to study with students from other healthcare professions, giving you insight into how real teams come together to care for children. Play your part in shaping initiatives on sustainability, breastfeeding, and urban and community family projects.
This course is for you if...
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you're passionate about caring for children and young people and want to support families during challenging times
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you're keen to develop clinical and communication skills
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you want early placement opportunities across the South West
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you're a team player, ready to shape the future of nursing.
Source: University of Plymouth
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Children's nursing
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 Your first year introduces you to being an accountable professional, whilst developing the knowledge and skills required to become a confident, academic and independent learner. You will gain an understanding of human development, key body systems and their relationship to nursing care. A range of effective therapeutic interpersonal skills to promote engagement and helpful collaborative person-centred conversations will be nurtured within the theory and the two practice components during the year. You will be introduced to the importance of assessing, planning, providing and evaluating health and wellbeing in a broad range of contexts. You will learn and develop the values, knowledge and skills required for the successful achievement of the standards of proficiency required for the first NMC progression point. Modules will have field specific application.
Year 2 In your second year you will be introduced to research methodology and methods in order to develop their knowledge of the application of research-based evidence to professional practice. You will study the pathophysiological processes involved in commonly encountered health conditions to support nursing interventions. Your knowledge and understanding of co-ordinating care for complex health needs will be developed, as well as in relation to public health, policies and legislation. You will become a knowledgeable practitioner with an understanding of pharmacology and safe practice in the management of medicines. The theory and two practice components of the year will develop your values, knowledge and skills required for the successful achievement of the standards of proficiency required for the second NMC progression point. Modules will have field specific application.
Final year Year three allows you to critically explore the concepts of management, leadership and working in teams. You will extend your knowledge around critical appraisal and the importance of research evidence to professional practice. With four specific field modules you will further develop your assessment skills to enable you to recognise and respond to the seriously ill child, by increasing your knowledge, understanding and application of relevant pathophysiology and other evidence to practice. You will develop the skills and knowledge required to undertake holistic assessment, plan and manage the support and care of individuals and families in a variety of community settings, and develop competence in nursing clients with complex needs. Your final module will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to perform as a capable and autonomous practitioner, fit for registration in your field of nursing practice.
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
How you will be assessed
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
University of Plymouth student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
There are lots of societies, thereu2019s nearly always something going on and the SU does lots of theme nights (like Halloween and stuff), some societies occasionally join together to do stuff and quite a few offer trips and do pub quizzes as well as regular socials. The SU also does food and drinks...
1st year student
1 year ago
Campus is quite lively, the SU is always doing something, Iu2019m not really a going out person but the clubs are a bit pricey for drinks but the Wetherspoonu2019s are goodrnThere are loads of societies, so thereu2019s something for everyonernPlymouth has just about everything you need shop-wise wit...
1st year student
1 year ago
The uni halls are way overpriced priced compared to the private sector halls which are inarguably nicer and you still get all the residence life events which they donu2019t tell you at open days.rnFood prices are ok - but my loan doesnu2019t cover my accommodation costs so it is a bit tight especia...
1st year student
1 year ago
Academic support is good, I have a great tutor and when Iu2019ve reached out to lecturers they are all more than happy to meet with me or answer questions both in email and at breaks or ends of lectures.rnDisability services have been really good and have been more than accommodating to my needs.rnS...
1st year student
1 year ago
The accommodation Iu2019m in is ok, the room is a decent size (could use a fresh coat of paint) but the windows donu2019t block any sound whatsoever and so when people are being rowdy you can hear it clear as day, and also the street we are on seems to be used as a racetrack? There is, nearly every ...
1st year student
1 year ago
My course is amazing, we have started from the basics which is really good for me and most of my lecturers explain everything really well, for the most part my timetable is very reasonable and completely manageable, my modules all run very smoothly and are easy to follow and they are recorded which ...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Plymouth
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 Plymouth students who took the Nursing (Child Health) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
high
Academic support
82%
med
Academic support
82%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
76%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
65%
med
Organisation and management
65%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
63%
med
How well organised is your course?
69%
med
Learning resources
85%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
85%
high
Student voice
85%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
98%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
90%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
96%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
96%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
82%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
96%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
94%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Plymouth. These students are taking Nursing (Child Health) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Nursing (Child Health) at University of Plymouth.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Plymouth graduates who took Nursing (Child Health) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£33.2k
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 Health).
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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