Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Providing care for children, young people, and their families is a rewarding career choice. If you’re keen to provide committed, compassionate and professional care for children and young people and their families, this Nursing (Child) BSc(Hons) degree course – which is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) – could be the course to help you pursue your future career. From the very start of this child nursing course, you’ll get the chance to develop the vital skills, values, and confidence you’ll need to care for children, young people, and their families, whatever their circumstances.
These includes those with acute illness, long-term conditions or those who need help to maintain their health. We’ve ranked 3rd for Child Nursing in Yorkshire and the Humber in the Guardian League Tables 2026. And, in the National Student Survey 2025, Child Nursing at Huddersfield is ranked top in Yorkshire for learning resources.
Over 94% of students on this course who participated in the 2025 National Student Survey also agreed that learning resources on this course was high quality. On the course, you’ll develop key clinical skills in our fully equipped high fidelity child nursing area, using our patient simulators, as well as hearing first-hand experiences and viewpoints from service users and carers, who are part of the Public Partnership Group. You'll be taught by a team who understand what it is like be a child nurse and are able to demonstrate the latest techniques and procedures, supporting you to put these skills into practice.
You’ll learn in an innovative environment, too, which is designed to give you the very best opportunities for in-classroom and hands-on learning.
Key highlights
- Regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Covers acute illness, long-term conditions and health maintenance in children
- Clinical skills developed in a high fidelity child nursing simulation area
- Service users and carers share first-hand experiences through the Public Partnership Group
- Taught by experienced child nurses demonstrating the latest techniques and procedures
- Ranked top in Yorkshire for learning resources in the National Student Survey 2025
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BBC — BBB-BBC at A Level .
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction, and 30 at Merit
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics
- Additional condition: work_experience — You must demonstrate that you have a broad understanding of child nursing, as well as relevant work experience (employment or voluntary) highlighting your transferable skills.
- Additional condition: interview — Offers will be subject to an interview and references.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Paediatric Staff Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Children's Community Nurse
- School Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £19,800
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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