BSc Nursing - Child

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.

Birmingham City University is an established, public institution located in Birmingham, a major city in central England. It has a long history of providing higher education with a practical approach to learning, and has strong links with industries and professions. The university operates two main campuses: City South (health programmes) and City Centre (business, arts).

The university's modern campus features state-of-the-art libraries with extensive resources, specialist laboratories, bespoke law courtrooms for student use, and dedicated spaces for collaborative work and student support services, all to provide a positive learning experience.

The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts. Its research approach to education promotes quality, applied studies with regular opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

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.

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.

Birmingham City University offers scholarships to international students to support them financially. Scholarships such as the prestigious Vice-Chancellor Scholarships, worth a £5,000 discount on tuition fees, and the Postgraduate Loyalty Scholarships are awarded to students who meet the standard criteria.

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

Interested applicants can apply for the course directly on the university's website or through UCAS. For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.