Course contact details
Undergraduate Admissions
Email:admissions@roehampton.ac.uk
Phone:0208 392 3314
University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
London
SW15 5PU
Children's Nursing
- 1 Study option
- Undergraduate
- 2 Campuses
- Awarded by:
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council
Course summary
Why this course:
- 1st in London for student satisfaction in Adult Nursing (National Student Survey 2024)
- 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction in Nursing (Complete University Guide 2025)
- Top 10 in the UK for Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2024)
About this course:
Learn to provide outstanding care for children and young people and develop the skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in children’s nursing. You can choose to study this course at two locations: our main campus in Roehampton, or at Croydon University Centre.
Skills
Working with a dedicated team of experienced clinicians and academics, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of:
- Family-centred care
- The principles of caring for children and young people
- Providing complex and critical care for children
- Placing equal value on both the physical and mental health of children and young people
Career opportunities:
With a BSc Children's Nursing from Roehampton, you’ll have the skills to succeed in wide variety of settings and roles. For example:
- Community nursing teams (Children's Community Nurse, Health Visitor, School Nurse)
- General Practice Nurse
- Hospices
- Rehabilitation centres
- Hospitals (Wards, A&E, ITU, Outpatients, Theatre)
- Prisons and custody units
- Specialist teams (Respiratory, Oncology, Child Development)
- Research
- Education
Modules
Course Modules
The following modules are all compulsory.
Year 1
Developing Professional Relationships in Nursing
Applied Human Biology for Nursing
Introduction to Public Health and Health Promotion
Assessing Needs and Planning Person-centred Care
Nursing Practice Part 1
Year 2
Preventing and Managing Deterioration
Management of Long-term Conditions
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Evidence-based Practice in Nursing
Nursing Practice Part 2
Year 3
Development of Self and Others for Nursing Practice
Leading and Coordinating Integrated Care
Enhancing the Safety and Quality of Care
Nursing Practice Part 3
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
- University Centre Croydon
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- R48
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- R48
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC
T LevelM
UCAS TariffOffer: 112
• A level, International Baccalaureate, relevant Access to HE diplomas and BTEC extended diploma qualifications. One subject must be science or health-related.
• GCSEs including English Language, Mathematics Grades C or 4 minimum; a Science subject is desirable
• Non-native speakers who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at Grades C or 4 require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in writing alongside a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, with a minimum overall score of 7.0 – or equivalent qualification
https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/english-language-requirements/
• GCSEs including English Language, Mathematics Grades C or 4 minimum; a Science subject is desirable
• Non-native speakers who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at Grades C or 4 require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in writing alongside a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, with a minimum overall score of 7.0 – or equivalent qualification
https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/english-language-requirements/
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Additional entry requirements
- Health Checks
- Occupational health clearance is a pre-enrolment condition which may include compulsory vaccinations where necessary.
- Interview
- You will be interviewed by a panel in a values based approach to assess against the qualities outlined in the NMC code.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each band |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with no less than 59 in any band |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band |
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at admissions@roehampton.ac.uk to clarify.https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £17628* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The University has not yet confirmed fees for 2027 entry, the listed indicative fee is based on 2026 entry.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 11
Nursing students are eligible to apply for a non-repayable amount of up to £11,000 per academic year with the NHS Learning Support Fund.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including a wide range of scholarships, free buses and on-campus car parking (main campus), hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London.
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