Course summary
A nurse needs to be able to assess care needs then plan, implement and evaluate care for children and young people with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. This calls for excellent communication skills and compassion as well as specialist knowledge and nursing skills, all of which you acquire from this degree. It is designed to give you high levels of hands-on experience in hospital and community settings, with 50% of your time spent in practice settings. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement
- All our Nursing and Midwifery courses are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion of your course, you can register with the NMC as a children’s nurse.
- Access to the latest equipment and facilities at district general hospitals and community health settings during placements.
- On campus, a fully immersive simulation suite, preparing students to respond to and manage clinical situations and scenarios including:
- a five-bedded simulation ward with a range of medical-grade training mannequins, including an infant mannequin, to tackle real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment.
- a skills room to practise clinical skills such as basic life support; venepuncture and cannulation; and catheterisation.
- an immersive room where we can project a background, such as a tube station, to practise simulation in different environments safely.
- a social living space for practise in nursing children and young people within the community. This living space consists of a children’s bedroom with a bunk bed; bathroom; baby’s room; parents’ room; and a kitchen/diner/sitting room.
- a debriefing room
- To ensure your learning meets the benchmark set for care providers, our healthcare courses have been developed in collaboration with regional healthcare providers and health authorities.
- Work in partnership with a multi-professional team to deliver nursing care to children, young people and their families, learning how to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of children.
- We deliver predominantly face-to-face teaching so your tutors are on site to support you while you get to meet and exchange ideas with other healthcare students.
- Our strong links with regional healthcare providers mean you can secure a local practice placement in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire or East London.
- Our lecturers are all experienced registered nurses and have published widely in their field.
- Clinical specialists from our partnership trusts come to campus to support your learning so your studies are underpinned by the latest research and practice.
- On placement, you undertake a mix of early, late and night shifts to ensure you experience typical shift patterns for a healthcare professional.
- Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well.
Modules
Areas of study may include:
- Introduction to nursing interventions
- Understanding health
- Assessment and interventions in children and young people's nursing
- Partnership working in children and young people's nursing
- Law and decision making in medicines management
- Leading complex care in children and young people's nursing
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
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:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Bedford Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
In addition applicants should have or be working towards five GCSEs at grade 4 (or grade C if taken before 2016) including English language or English literature and mathematics (or equivalent). We will consider alternative qualifications but please note that NVQ Level 3 and A Level General Studies are not accepted. If you would like to check if you would be qualified for our course please contact the Admissions Team.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
We would strongly recommend that all successful applicants (unless exempt on medical grounds) receive a full course of Covid-19 vaccinations prior to commencing the course.
Interview
Other
In addition applicants should have or be working towards five GCSEs at grade 4 (or grade C if taken before 2016) including English language or English literature and mathematics (or equivalent).
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £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
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU
Clearing contact details
Admissions
0300 3300 073
Additional information
Thursday 17 August 08:00-20:00 Friday 18 August 08:00-20:00 Saturday 19 August 10.00–16.00 Sunday 20 August 10.00–16.00 Monday 21 August 09.00–17.00 Tuesday 22 August 09.00–17.00 Wednesday 23 August 09.00–17.00 Thursday 24 August 09.00–17.00 Friday 25 August 09.00–17.00 Open Day Bookings here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/open-days/ Apply Online here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/clearing