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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) course at University of Staffordshire.

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A level

B,B,C

Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Staffordshire. These students are taking Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) or another course from the same subject area.

Children's nursing
SubjectGrade
PsychologyE
BiologyB
SociologyC
ChemistryE
Craft and DesignA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B731

Here's what University of Staffordshire says about its Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) course.

The BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Child) course is an exciting and innovative programme, which addresses the changing healthcare needs of children. This degree will give you the ability to gain graduate employment as a children’s nurse working in a diverse range of settings.

Throughout the course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of how to provide care to children and their families. Completion of this course will give you an academic qualification and will lead to eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a children’s nurse. The course is perfect for those who have a passion to make a difference, a desire to care for children and their families, and an eagerness to develop excellent communication skills.

Source: University of Staffordshire

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

Location

University of Staffordshire (Centre for Health Innovation) | Stafford

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Children's nursing

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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£9,790 per year
International£17,085 per year

The modules you will study

Year One Core: Children and Young Peoples Nursing Care; Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 1; Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 2; Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 3; Mental Health and Physical Health through the Lifespan (Rn); Professional, Legal and Ethical Considerations Year Two Core: Altered Mental Health and Physical Health through the Lifespan; Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 4; Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 5; Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 6; Human Factors: Risk, Decision-Making and Uncertainty; Physical Assessment and Preparation for Prescribing Year Three Core: Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 7; Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 8; Children and Young Peoples Nursing in Practice 9; Peer Learning and Teaching in Professional Nursing Practice; The Evidence-Base for Practice

University of Staffordshire student reviews

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Based on 50 reviews from University of Staffordshire's students and alumni
5 star
48%
4 star
18%
3 star
20%
2 star
12%
1 star
2%
All reviews

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2nd year student

1 year ago

Good facilities.rnHave not used enough to comment.

(4)
Student Union

2nd year student

1 year ago

LRV have raves and nights out, but I have not attended any. rnNot much to do in the general area.rn

(2)
University life

2nd year student

1 year ago

Expensive shops and food

(2)
Finance

2nd year student

1 year ago

Support academically is little to none.rnWelfare support is poor

(1)
Support

2nd year student

1 year ago

Science centre is good with great laboratories.rnCatalyst building looks new, but catering let's it down significantly.rnSome buildings have rooms with no windows or air conditioning, which is not a nice room to have lectures in.rnOverall, decent campusrn

(3)
Facilities

2nd year student

1 year ago

I feel that I am not being taught the content efficiently.rnThe course feels incomplete and inconsistency with the teaching methods and that no effort it being made to support struggling students.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire students who took the Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Children's nursing

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

75%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

93%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

79%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

82%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

89%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

79%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

82%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

high

How well organised is your course?

71%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

69%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

81%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

81%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

81%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

73%

low

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

73%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

73%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

81%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Staffordshire. These students are taking Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) or another course from the same subject area.

Children's nursing
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female99%Male1%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above97%
Number of students145
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Staffordshire graduates who took Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) - or another course in the same subject area.

Children's nursing

Graduate statistics

90%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

100%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

90%

Nursing Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Staffordshire graduates who took Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) - or another course in the same subject area.

Nursing and midwifery

Earnings

£31k

First year after graduation

£32.8k

Third year after graduation

£32.5k

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 Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford).

Source: LEO

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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