Thought of becoming a nurse and already hold a degree? This graduate entry accelerated course provides you with the expertise to deliver outstanding healthcare to children, young people and their families across a variety of health needs and settings. The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with whom you will be eligible to register after successful completion. Our programme also enables applicants who are already a graduate nurses to gain registration in a second field of practice in around 20 months through recognition of their prior learning. After you've successfully completed the course you can ‘top up’ to a full MSc by completing a dissertation module. Nursing at the University of Southampton ranks nineth in the world and third in the UK *QS World Rankings by Subject 2021
Course Details - Modules
For module information please vist https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/nursing-child-pgdip
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessments on this PGDip in child nursing take the form of essays, exams, projects and professional conversations. Practical skills will be assessed whist you are on placement and recorded by your practice mentor.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
3310
Institution code:
S27
Campus Name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
2.2 Honours degree or higher, you must have undertaken relevant formal academic study within the past 5 years. Relevant work experience or voluntary work is preferred.
GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9). GCSE Science (A*-C or 4-9) also required if not offered as a level 3 qualification. Certain GCSE equivalent qualifications may be considered.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
NHS bursary for tuition fees available for Home/EU students only
Provider information
Highfield
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Southampton
SO17 1BJ
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