11Oct
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
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Course summary
A Brighton Child Nursing degree prepares you for a rewarding career where you’ll deliver skilled, evidence-based care to children and young people, working in partnership with their parents, carers and families as part of a team of health and social care professionals. The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring your qualification meets national standards. Successful completion of our Nursing (Child BSc(Hons) degree means you will be eligible to apply for registration with the NMC and practice as a nurse in the UK. At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. The course is packed with opportunities to develop your children’s nursing skills and experience. You’ll spend 50% of your course in practice learning – on placement in healthcare and community settings, as well as our specialist nursing facilities. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Brighton child nursing graduates have built successful careers in hospitals and fields such as community children’s nursing, health visiting, school nursing and as nurse practitioners. 100% of graduates were in work or further study and 100% of working graduates were in highly skilled work as nursing professionals 15 months after their degree according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Top reasons to choose this course
- Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Placements with NHS and non-NHS healthcare providers in both acute and community settings.
- Learn in our clinical skills and simulation suites, and practice independently in our nursing skills zone.
- You’ll share some modules with students on our adult and mental health nursing degrees, allowing you to benefit from interprofessional collaboration.
- Support throughout your degree from our student-run Nursing Society.
- 100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after their degree and 100% of working graduates are in highly skilled work as nursing professionals – Graduate Outcomes Survey.
- Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.
- Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in nursing and midwifery three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.
Modules
Year 1 In the first year, you will begin to develop the essential skills to assess and plan care for children and young people, considering their physical, emotional, social and developmental needs. You’ll explore how human biology and child development relate to health and illness across the early years and adolescence, laying the scientific foundation for your nursing practice. Through clinical placements and university-based learning, you’ll start applying your knowledge in real healthcare settings, gaining the confidence and compassion needed to support children and their families from the very start of your nursing journey. Core modules Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People Human Biology for Nursing Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1 Year 2 In the second year, you’ll deepen your understanding of child development and the transitions children and young people experience, both physically and emotionally. You will learn how to assess and plan complex care, promote health and prevent illness, and use evidence to improve the quality and safety of nursing practice. Through clinical placements you will continue to build your skills and confidence by working alongside multi-professional teams. Core modules Quality Improvement Using Evidence-based Nursing Practice Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness Child Development and Transitions Assessing and Planning Complex Care in Children's Nursing Practice Learning for Children’s Nursing Year 2 Final year In your final year, you’ll refine your clinical expertise and leadership skills so you’re ready to take on the responsibilities of a qualified children’s nurse. You’ll learn to carry out advanced assessments, lead effective teams and deliver compassionate care across a range of settings – including in complex and emotionally sensitive situations. With a focus on contemporary healthcare challenges, interprofessional collaboration and shaping the future of nursing, this year empowers you to graduate as a confident, reflective practitioner ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people and their families. Core modules Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice Enhanced Physical Assessment of the Child and Young Person Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams Children's Nursing in Context Practice Learning for Children’s Nursing Year 3
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- B730
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course does not take applications from International applicants who require a Student visa.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 27 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Age requirement: Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course begins. Deferred applications: We are not able to accept applications for deferred entry onto this course. If you wish to apply for a later year of entry, we recommend waiting until the admissions cycle for that year opens – this is usually in October of each year.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Sponsorship information
This course is eligible for an NHS bursary. For details see: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learning-support-fund/new-student-funding
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT