University of Derby

Nursing (Child) and Leadership

University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom

Course overview

Our nursing programmes are approved against the NMC's Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in your chosen field of practice Gain essential practical experience on a range of placements in different healthcare and community settings Benefit from some of the best university facilities of their kind, including our clinical skills suite and our state-of-the-art immersive suite Learn from a highly experienced, enthusiastic and research-active team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions You could be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund which, if you are eligible, could provide a grant for training, childcare costs and travelling to placements This course prepares you for registration as a nurse, enabling you to work with a range of client groups with acute, diverse and long-term conditions

Key highlights

  • Approved against NMC Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency
  • Eligible to apply for NMC registration on successful completion
  • Practical placements across a range of healthcare and community settings
  • Clinical skills suite and state-of-the-art immersive suite
  • Taught by an experienced, research-active nursing team
  • Possible NHS Learning Support Fund grant for training and placement costs

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 128 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
  • A-level: ABB — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
  • T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
  • BTEC: DDM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Nurse (Children's)
  • Paediatric Staff Nurse
  • Neonatal Nurse
  • Community Children's Nurse
  • School Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year

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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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