Course Summary

**Why study BSc (Hons) Children's & Young People's Nursing at BU?** - Caring for children and young people is a challenging but rewarding career. You’ll work closely with children, young people - from newborns to adolescents - and their families - Focused on the healthcare needs of children and young people, this course will teach you the theory, diagnostic and practical skills needed to care for children and young people - 50% of the course is spent in practice placements to gain nursing experience in diverse locations including schools, children’s hospital wards and community settings like children’s hospices - Become immersed in the science and art of child-centred nursing in our newly built skills facilities including simulated hospital wards and community home settings - Learn from experienced and knowledgeable registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners - Our annual Careers Fair has numerous healthcare exhibitors in attendance, helping you to gain employment as a registered nurse on completion of the course. - Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this course will prepare you to be eligible to register and practice as a registered (children's and young people's) nurse and to graduate with a BSc (Hons) Children's & Young People's Nursing award. **Funding support**: Nursing students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 core units include: Foundations for Professional Practice and Research, Nursing Theory and Application 1, Applied Health Care Science 1, Communication Skills for Nursing Practice, Communication Skills for Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice and Nursing skills 1.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: B702

Institution code: B50

Campus Name: Main Site

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

112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.

112 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

112 tariff points

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent

112 tariff points

112 tariff points

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

112 tariff points

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 principal subjects

AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff. Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website. Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information. Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

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
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other components.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 63%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 16500.0 Year 1
International 16500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.

Provider information

Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Poole
BH12 5BB

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