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Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
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.
Modules
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
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B731
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- University of Staffordshire (Centre for Health Innovation)
- Campus Code:
- 5
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Staffordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B731
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- University of Staffordshire (Centre for Health Innovation)
- Campus Code:
- 5
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field.
Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice
A level - BBC
Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points.
Scottish Higher
Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above. Or accepted equivalent, please contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
- Data from:
- This course and 8 other subjects allied to medicine courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAA
- Highest grades
- DDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9790 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £17085 | Year 1 |
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
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