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Nursing (Child) at University of Southampton - UCAS

Course summary

Become a nurse with BSc Nursing (Child) at the University of Southampton. On your three-year Nursing degree you will develop the wide-ranging skills needed to provide evidence-based and compassionate nursing care to children through a combination of placements and study. This will involve learning how children's health needs can be very different to those of adults. You will also develop advanced communication skills, focused on paediatric nursing. While at Southampton, you will study:

  • the science that underpins nursing
  • the evidence base behind the nurse's role
  • how nurses promote health and help people maintain health and well-being.
You'll develop practice skills through a range of nursing placements, and your learning will be further supported through simulated practice and clinical skills teaching. Nursing at Southampton is ranked 6th in the world and 2nd in the UK in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2023.

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years. Examples of core modules for year one will include: An Introduction to Professional Practice (Level 4), Applied Health Science for Nursing Practice Foundations of Health Sciences for Nursing Practice Fundamental Aspects of Care Global and Public Health Person Centred Nursing Care Part 1 Practice Placement 1 for BSc and MN Part 1 Practice Placement 2 for BSc and MN For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/nursing-child-degree-bsc#modules

Assessment method

You'll be assessed throughout this degree in a variety of ways, including through: essays, written exams and practical exams. In addition, your placement experience will also count towards your final degree classification.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Application codes

Course code:
B735
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

Qualification requirements

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 will be considered. FETAC / QQI Level 5 120 Credits: Pass in every module, with distinction essential in at least 5 modules including Human Growth and Development (or Biology), Anatomy and Physiology and Nursing Theory. Applicants are also required to hold Ordinary Maths and English at O4 or higher. Certain FETAC modules will be accepted in lieu of these. Recent relevant study within the last 5 years. You may be required to attend a selection day and complete satisfactory Occupational Health and Police Checks. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/nursing-child-degree-bsc#entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Reading & Speaking and with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

This course is not available to international applicants or applicants from the EU. Please see our website for further details and updates : www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Nursing (Child) at University of Southampton - UCAS