BSc (Hons) Children's Nursing
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
Study Children’s Nursing at the University of Suffolk and embark on a rewarding career as a nurse, specialising in the care of infants, children and young people. We’re proud to have the highest rated Children’s Nursing Course in the East of England for student satisfaction and support (NSS, 2024). | The Children's Nursing programme emphasises your collaboration with professionals across healthcare, social care and educational sectors, working together to provide an exceptional standard of care for young patients and their families. | You will develop the expertise, understanding and confidence to meet the diverse healthcare requirements of young patients, their families and caregivers through hands-on placements and child focused studies. | Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and underpinned by the NMC's 2018 Standards for Pre-Registration Programmes, the course has been designed by our expert nursing team in collaboration with practice and service users.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Built on the NMC's 2018 Standards for Pre-Registration Programmes
- Specialises in caring for infants, children and young people
- Hands-on placements alongside child-focused study
- Collaboration with healthcare, social care and education professionals
- Highest rated in East of England for student satisfaction (NSS 2024)
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Access to HE Diploma — 30 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Paediatric Staff Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Community Children's Nurse
- School Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £19,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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