BSc Children s Nursing
Course overview
The Buckinghamshire New University BSc Children's Nursing with Foundation is a comprehensive programme designed to prepare students for a career in caring for children from birth to adulthood and supporting their families. The course combines academic study with practical learning, supported by strong collaboration between the University, service users, and NHS practice partners. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates are eligible to apply for NMC registration as qualified nurses.
Students dedicate approximately half their time to clinical practice within NHS Trusts and independent care providers, with the remaining half spent in university-based learning. This ensures a balanced approach to education.
In this course, students learn through seminars, lectures, simulations, and virtual learning environments and are assessed through reflective assignments, presentations, exams, literature reviews, and oral examinations, alongside a mandatory Practice Assessment Document completed each year.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their academic background. An appropriate academic and/or employer reference is also a necessary component of the application. Applicants also have the option to include their curriculum vitae to highlight their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- You need a UCAS tariff score ranging from 48 to 88, which can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC, or an Access to Higher Education diploma.
- The university also accepts international qualifications that are recognised as equivalent to UK A-levels.
English Proficiency:
- If your primary language is not English, you need an overall score of 6.5 in IELTS, with no component score below 6.0.
- Other equivalent test scores, including PTE and TOEFL, are also accepted.
Scholarships
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
BNU Refugee Scholarship
Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.
Career opportunities
Potential career paths include:
- Children's Nurse in General Wards
- Neonatal Nurse
- Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse
- Community Children's Nurse
- School Nurse
- Nurse Specialist (e.g., Diabetes, Oncology)
Cost of study
For international students, the annual tuition fee for the BSc Children's Nursing with Foundation programme at Buckinghamshire New University is £15,150.
Admission
Applications for this course are submitted through UCAS. Our trained advisors are available to help.
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