27Nov
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Course summary
Become a nurse with BSc Nursing (Child) at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 2nd in the UK and 6th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject 2023), and shape the future of healthcare. 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 an extensive range of placements, simulated practice in our specialist facilities, and clinical skills teaching by world-class educators and practicioners. You will learn how children's health needs can be very different to those of adults and will also develop advanced communication skills, focused on paediatric nursing. You will graduate from this course with the chance to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Child).
Modules
We have a varied range of modules for all years, to ensure you have the learning opportunities to deliver patient care confidently. Examples of core modules for year one 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 a full list of the modules available, please visit the course page. Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.
Assessment method
Throughout your degree you'll be supported to achieve your best in assessments by our vibrant Health Sciences community, your Personal Academic Tutor, and your Practice Mentor. You'll be assessed throughout this degree through a variety of assessment methods including: 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
29Jan
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:
- 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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 9 credits P: 6 credits
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDM
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DD
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B
Extended Project - Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M2
T Level - M
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.
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
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Reading & Speaking and with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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.
The tuition fees for courses starting in September 2025 will not be confirmed until August 2024. The fees shown are applicable to 2024 entry and are for illustrative purposes only. Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ