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University of Southampton

UCAS Code: B735 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,B

BBB, preferably including science or social science subject. A pass in science practical is required where applicable.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:9,P:6

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit Must be Science Based

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M2,M2,M2

Preferably including a science or social science subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

Pass, with overall score of 30, with 15 points at Higher Level International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3

Preferably a science or social science. Plus English and Maths Ordinary Level O4 or higher.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD

DD from BTEC Diploma and grade B in A-level subject

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDM

DDM in Health Studies or Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

DD from BTEC National Diploma and grade B in A-level subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

D from BTEC National Extended Certificate and grades BB from two A-level subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

DDM in Health Studies or Science

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D

D from BTEC Subsidary Diploma and grades BB in two A-level subjects

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.

T Level

M

Health and Healthcare Science – An overall Merit with grade B in the core element

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

B

BB from two A levels and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

UCAS Tariff

120

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Children's nursing

Become a nurse with BSc Nursing (Child) at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 2nd in the UK and 6th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject 2023), and shape the future of healthcare.

On your three-year Nursing degree you will develop the wide-ranging skills needed to provide evidence-based and compassionate nursing care to children through an extensive range of placements, simulated practice in our specialist facilities, and clinical skills teaching by world-class educators and practicioners.

You will learn how children's health needs can be very different to those of adults and will also develop advanced communication skills, focused on paediatric nursing.

You will graduate from this course with the chance to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Child).

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years, to ensure you have the learning opportunities to deliver patient care confidently. Examples of core modules for year one include:

An Introduction to Professional Practice (Level 4),
Applied Health Science for Nursing Practice
Foundations of Health Sciences for Nursing Practice
Fundamental Aspects of Care
Global and Public Health
Person Centred Nursing Care
Part 1 Practice Placement 1 for BSc and MN
Part 1 Practice Placement 2 for BSc and MN

For a full list of the modules available, please visit the course page.

Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.

Assessment methods

Throughout your degree you'll be supported to achieve your best in assessments by our vibrant Health Sciences community, your Personal Academic Tutor, and your Practice Mentor.

You'll be assessed throughout this degree through a variety of assessment methods including: essays, written exams, and practical exams. In addition, your placement experience will also count towards your final degree classification.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Department:

Health Sciences

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

58%
Children's nursing

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Children's nursing

Teaching and learning

73%
Staff make the subject interesting
65%
Staff are good at explaining things
79%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
82%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

74%
Library resources
74%
IT resources
72%
Course specific equipment and facilities
40%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

96%
UK students
4%
International students
1%
Male students
99%
Female students
79%
2:1 or above
3%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
A
A

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Children's nursing

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,995
low
Average annual salary
99%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

98%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
1%
Caring personal services
0%
Therapy professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Children's nursing

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£29k

£29k

£31k

£31k

£31k

£31k

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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