Children and Young People's Nursing BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
A nurse needs to be able to assess care needs then plan, implement and evaluate care for children and young people with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. This calls for excellent communication skills and compassion as well as specialist knowledge and nursing skills, all of which you acquire from this degree. It is designed to give you high levels of hands-on experience in hospital and community settings, with 50% of your time spent in practice settings.
You could be eligible for a £5,000 NHS training grant to help with living costs. All our Nursing and Midwifery courses are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion of your course, you can register with the NMC as a children and young people's nurse.
Key highlights
- Regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Graduates eligible to register as children and young people's nurses
- Half of your time spent in practice settings
- Hands-on experience in hospital and community settings
- Develops skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate children's care
- Possible £5,000 NHS training grant towards living costs
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English.
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Paediatric Staff Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Community Children's Nurse
- School Nurse
- Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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