Nursing (Child)
University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom
Course overview
Successful completion of this child nursing degree will allow you entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register as a qualified children’s nurse and ready to embark on a rewarding career. Applications for September 2026 are now closed. You can still apply for April 2026 and September 2027.
Key highlights
- Leads to entry on the NMC Register as a children's nurse
- Qualifies you to practise as a registered children's nurse
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — to exclude General Studies
- A-level: BB — to exclude General Studies
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Must complete 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and 15 at Level 2
- Additional condition: interview — Please read our application advice Additional requirements include: All applicants are required to attend an interview.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
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: £9,535 | International: £16,200
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 South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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