Course summary

Study an innovative nursing course and launch your career with confidence. Do you have the passion, drive, and ambition to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families? We’re dedicated to empowering you to be the best children's nurse you can be, guiding you towards a fulfilling and impactful career in this field. From birth through childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood, children's nurses play a vital role in providing specialised care and support. Our Nursing (Child) BSc course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in diverse healthcare settings Our passionate nursing community will help you to develop the skills you’ll need to deliver the highest standard of care to children, young people, and their families and to become a nurse who can really make a difference. Why choose this course? Winners of ‘Best Student Experience’ Student Nursing Times Awards 2025: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/simulated-road-traffic-accident-wins-national-award Joint 4th in the UK and 38th in the world for Nursing (QS University World Rankings by Subject 2024). Clinical Experience & Practise • Early and Extensive Clinical Experience: Gain hands-on experience from your first year with nine clinical placements across Pediatric Critical Care and Nurse specialist teams in acute, and community settings. ( find out more about placements https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/undergraduate/child-nursing/placements.aspx ) • Train Where Excellence Happens: Learn in a major UK teaching hospital—the largest outside London—with a major trauma unit and MAGNET® recognition for nursing excellence. • Real-World, Award-Winning Teaching: Engage with real children and young people in safe, educational settings to build confidence and communication skills throughout the course. • Purpose-Built Clinical Skills Facilities: Practise in simulated environments that mirror real clinical settings. • Unique Anatomy Learning: Participate in anatomy prosection sessions for a rare, detailed understanding of the human body in clinical context. • Optional Specialisms in Final Year: Tailor your learning with modules like Neonatal Nursing, Wound Care, Pain Management, Cancer Care, Narrative & Health, and High Dependency Care. • Core Foundations in Paediatric Care: Build essential knowledge in child development, family-centred care, and managing both acute and chronic paediatric conditions. • Evidence-Based Practise Focus: Apply the latest research and clinical guidelines in real-world care, especially for vulnerable children. Research & Academic Excellence • World-Leading Research Environment: Learn from experts in the Child, Maternal and Family Health research group, focused on improving outcomes for children and families. • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside mental health nursing students through the award-winning SHYNE project for holistic child and adolescent care experience. • Innovative, Tech-Enhanced Learning: Learn through a blend of traditional teaching, e-learning, problem-based learning, and real-world