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Nursing (Child)

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,B-B,B,C

If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.

Access to HE Diploma

D:15,M:30

120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

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

DDM-DMM

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

120-112

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Children's nursing

Could you provide committed, compassionate and professional care for children and young people and their families? Are you looking to learn in an innovative environment supported by experienced practitioners and tutors? Our Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons) course regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) could be just the course to help you pursue your career.

* You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills, values and confidence you need to care for children, young people and their families.

* Your time on the course will be divided between learning theory and applying your knowledge to practice in the clinical environment.

* Clinical placements provide opportunities for you to put what you’ve learnt into practice in a variety of settings including children's wards, a children's hospital, accident and emergency departments and neonatal intensive care. You'll be supported by academic staff and experienced practice assessors and supervisors.

* Opportunities are also available to work with specialist nurses in a range of community settings including GP surgeries, health centres, children's hospices, as well as mainstream and specialist schools.

* You'll have the opportunity to develop and practise your clinical skills in a safe environment on campus in our fully-equipped simulated children’s ward using our patient simulators.

* You’ll have the chance to hear the experiences and viewpoints from service users and carers, who are part of the Public Partnership Group.

After successfully completing the course you’ll be able to apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work as a Registered Nurse for Children.

Students studying this course may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund

Professional links and accreditation:
This course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - http://www.nmc.org.uk/

Whilst studying this course you're currently not required to register as a member with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), however you must follow their codes of conduct.

Modules

Year 1
Core modules:
Becoming a Professional - Child Nursing
Introduction to Child Nursing
Nursing Practice 1
Nursing Practice 2
Understanding Knowledge and Evidence for Nursing

Year 2
Core modules:
Developing as a Professional
Developing Critical Knowledge and Skills in Child Nursing
Developing Knowledge and Evidence for Child Nursing Practice
Nursing Practice 3
Nursing Practice 4

Year 3
Core modules:
Being a Professional
Enhancing Knowledge and Skills in Child Nursing
Nursing Practice 5
Nursing Practice 6
Using Evidence and Research to Enhance Child Nursing Practice

Assessment methods

The assessment methods on the course are varied and involve a combination of coursework, practice/proficiency based learning, reports, presentations and examinations. The nature of the assessment varies from module to module, and mirrors the modes of communication expected of graduates in this field, such as the ability to present to a range of audiences and provide reports to enhance the quality of care.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£19,800
per year
International
£19,800
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

NHS Funding
Students studying this course may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund

The Uni


Course location:

University of Huddersfield

Department:

Department of Nursing and Midwifery (HDNM)

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

74%
Children's nursing

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Children's nursing

Teaching and learning

89%
Staff make the subject interesting
84%
Staff are good at explaining things
89%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
95%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

89%
Library resources
95%
IT resources
89%
Course specific equipment and facilities
53%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

99%
UK students
1%
International students
3%
Male students
97%
Female students
61%
2:1 or above
10%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Children's nursing

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,692
low
Average annual salary
100%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

98%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
1%
Protective service occupations
1%
Welfare and housing associate professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Children's nursing

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£29k

£29k

£31k

£31k

£30k

£30k

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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