BSc Honours Nursing Child with Foundation Year

The Sheffield Hallam University BSc (Honours) Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year prepares you for degree-level study. It is designed for people who may not meet the entry requirements for the three-year undergraduate course. The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a competent and compassionate children's nurse.

In this course, you will spend time in clinical placements and in state-of-the-art simulation facilities, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. The course will be structured to build not just your clinical skills, but your professional identity, preparing you for a leadership role in your first qualified position.

To be enrolled, you need to submit a personal statement, a relevant academic and/or employer reference, and upload your CV along with your application to demonstrate your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least 40 UCAS points for the foundation year, including A-levels, BTEC National Diploma, T-levels or international equivalents.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds should have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with at least 7.0 in speaking, reading, and listening, and 6.5 in writing. Other equivalent tests are also accepted.

The tuition fee for international students taking the BSc (Honours) Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University is £19,155, including an annual placement supplement of £2,000.

The university offers various scholarships to help students with the cost of their studies. For the foundation year, students may be eligible for a student finance loan, but not for the NHS training grant. However, from the second year onwards, you would be eligible for the non-repayable training grant of at least £5,000 per year from the NHS. The university also offers other scholarships for international students, such as the Transform Together Scholarships.

Graduates of this programme work as:

• Registered Children's Nurse
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Primary Care Nurse
• Research Nurse
• Nurse Manager
• Lecturer

Students can apply for the Sheffield Hallam University BSc (Honours) Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year course through UCAS or directly through the university’s online portal. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.