BSc Nursing - Child
Course overview
The BSc Nursing - Child at Birmingham City University is designed to develop interested students into highly skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate graduate nurses. The students will learn to lead and coordinate compassionate care within interdisciplinary healthcare teams, preparing them for a professional career in child nursing.
The course covers important learning areas, including evidence-based, child- and family-centred care, professional values, communication, team coordination, leadership, safe medication administration, and self-leadership specific to paediatric settings. The curriculum focuses on the unique health needs of children and young people.
The teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work, skills labs, simulation and virtual learning; assessment is via coursework, exams and in‑practical assessments over five modules per year. Practical elements include half of each year spent on placement in hospitals, community and home settings, leading to eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) upon successful completion.
Entry requirements
Applicants must submit a personal statement to outline their interest in the course and any academic or professional background. A reference from an academic or employer is required. Students can also upload a CV to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants typically require a BBB at A-Levels (120 UCAS Tariff points) or equivalent qualifications.
- Additionally, applicants must hold GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each category.
- Alternatively, a Secure English Language Test (SELT) may be required for those wishing to undertake pre-sessional English courses before starting the PhD programme.
Scholarships
Accelerate Scholarship
If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.
Up to £1,000International Undergraduate Scholarships
BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarship
Enhanced performance support funding.
The High Achievers' Scholarship
You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates with a BSc (Hons) in Child Nursing can pursue job roles such as:
- Paediatric Nurse
- Community Children’s Nurse
- School Nurse
- Health Visitor
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Educator
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the full-time BSc Nursing - Child programme starting in January 2026 is £17,690 per year for international students for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.
Admission
Interested applicants can apply for the course directly on the university's website or through UCAS. For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.
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