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Nursing - Registered Nurse (Children & Young People)

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Children and young people’s nurses work in a variety of clinical settings and provide care, support, advice, and education to children and young people from birth to 18 years old, as well as to their families and carers. This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and promote the health of paediatric patients, whether in a hospital or community setting.

50% of your studies will be conducted in clinical settings, including both the NHS and independent sectors, where you will work closely with experienced practice assessors and supervisors in a supportive environment. You will gain practical experience through diverse placements, including hospitals and community settings, which will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of paediatric nursing.

At the University, you will be welcomed into a relaxed and friendly learning environment with access to a range of facilities. These include formal teaching, group and one-to-one sessions, and state-of-the-art clinical setups with simulators for child, infant, and adult care.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will earn a degree that qualifies you for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Modules

Year one: Practice Module: Part 1, Introduction to Children and Young People Nursing, Transdisciplinary Science, Voices and Choices.
Year two: Children and Young People Field Specific Care Needs, Developing Children and Young People Nursing, Evidence Based Interventional Nursing, Practice Module - Part 2
Year three: Being an Autonomous Children Young People's Practitioner, Being an Inspiring Children and Young People's Practitioner, Practice Module - Part 3, Leading Children and Young People's Nursing
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Assessment method

Assessment methods are varied and include assignments, presentations, observed structured clinical examinations, exams and portfolio assessments.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

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:
B702
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 points

A minimum of 104 UCAS points

A level

A minimum of 104 UCAS points’

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

A minimum of 104 UCAS points’

Access to HE Diploma

A minimum of 104 UCAS points’

Scottish Higher

A minimum of 104 UCAS points’

AS

AS levels are not Accepted for this course

T Level - M

Health - Child Nursing specialism required

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with no component below 6.0
A minimum grade of 4/C in GCSE Maths is required. For applicants who not hold GCSE Maths 4/C or are working towards it, Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics or a pass in the Maths Equivalency Test (programme approved by UoS) will be considered. Applicants are also required to have or be undertaking GCSE English (4/C) or Functional Skills Level 2.

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 5 other nursing and midwifery courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

58% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

94 Go onto work and study

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