Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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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B,B,C
Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points
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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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | E |
| Biology | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Chemistry | E |
| Craft and Design | A |
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
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
| 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 | £9,790 per year |
| International | £17,085 per year |
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
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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.
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Teaching on my course
88%
med
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
Learning opportunities
83%
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
Assessment and feedback
87%
high
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
Academic support
82%
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
Organisation and management
77%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
high
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
93%
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
Student voice
74%
med
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
Other NSS questions
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
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
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
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.
Facts and figures about University of Staffordshire graduates who took Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) - or another course in the same subject area.
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 from University of Staffordshire graduates who took Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) - or another course in the same subject area.
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).
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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