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Nursing (Children's Nursing)

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  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Study our children’s nursing degree for a rewarding career helping to care for children, young people and their families.

This degree in children's nursing prepares you for the role and responsibilities of a registered children's nurse. You'll be working in the NHS serving young people and their families in south-east London and Kent.

We provide you with the skills to meet the needs of young people and their families in acute hospital trusts, community settings, and their home environments. You'll learn accountability for your role in their lives and more about the personal, social and cultural influences that affect young people's physical health and mental wellbeing.

We prepare you to apply for registration as a children's nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Our degree will help you achieve the outcomes from the NMC Standards Framework for Pre-registration Nursing Programmes (2019).

All nursing students on courses from September 2020 will benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not need to pay back. See more information.

What you should know about this course

  • Nursing and Midwifery - joint 2nd in London for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide League Tables 2025).

  • General Nursing - 2nd in London for satisfied with teaching (Guardian League Tables 2025).

  • Nursing students may benefit from additional support of at least £5,000 a year to help with living costs.

  • You will be placed in a NHS trust for the three-year course, although you will have the opportunity to change your placement area for part of Year 3.

  • You will be able to practice and develop your skills and knowledge in our brand-new simulation suite.

Modules

Course Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website can be found at the bottom of this page.

https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/eduhea/childrens-nursing-bsc-hons/2027#prog-study

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

  • University of Greenwich (Avery Hill Campus)
  • University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
G70

University of Greenwich has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
G70

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, AAQs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language at grade 4/C.

Equivalent qualifications may be considered. A UK Degree can be accepted in lieu of Level 2 English for Nursing & Midwifery Programmes.

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.

If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, you may wish to consider our Preparation for Health Professionals, Cert HE. This is an alternative pathway providing an extra year of study. Successful completion of the Cert HE enables you to progress onto year 1 of this degree. https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/eduhea/childrens-nursing-bsc-hons/2027#entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Applicants will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Health Checks
Applicants will be required to complete a Suitability Declaration and pass an Occupational Health check.
Interview
Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview. Find out more about this requirement on our website: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/after-you-apply/interview
Other
Applicants will be required to provide an academic or professional reference and demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement. Applicants are also encouraged to obtain appropriate healthcare experience through work shadowing or observation either voluntary or paid.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.

We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.

Learn more on the University of Greenwich website

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
International£19400*

* 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 home and international tuition fees for 2027-28 entry have not been confirmed yet.

The tuition fees shown here are for 2026-27 entry. The government regulated undergraduate home tuition fee rate for 2027-28 has not been confirmed. We expect the tuition fee to be the same or slightly higher than £9,790 for 2026-27 shown here.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 3

We understand that the transition to university for undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

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