Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Our child nursing programme combines theory and practice to consolidate your knowledge and clinical skills in acute, chronic and complex care of children and young people. Our dynamic and NMC-accredited curriculum ensures you will qualify with knowledge and skills to deliver safe and effective care, which is responsive to the changing climate in children and young people’s nursing.

What you will study

Modules include Practice experience 1, Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology in Nursing, Influences on Wellbeing, Foundations of Field of Practise, Practice experience 2, Research and Evidence Based Practice, Primary Care, Acute Care, Practice experience 3, Critical Inquiry and Research proposal, Leadership and Service Improvement, Managing Complexities in Nursing Practice.

Career pathways

Upon successfully completing the course, nursing graduates are eligible to apply for NMC registration and can apply to work in a variety of roles throughout the NHS, charitable and private healthcare sectors. Registered nurses can start on a salary of £32,073 (NHS nurse band 5 pay scale - correct as of April 2026).

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112; we do not accept UCAS points achieved through music exams; A Level: BBC; from two or more A levels, including at least two subjects at C or above. We do not accept an A Level in General Studies in your top three grades; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science; T Levels: Merit in Health overall; Access to HE: Pass in Access to HE in either Nursing and Midwifery, Science, or Health Professions with credits totalling a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points; The access course must have a minimum of 12 science credits (biology, chemistry or physics). If not candidates must have GCSE Science at grade C/4 or above; GCSE English and Maths or functional skills level 2 qualifications in English and Maths are required; International Baccalaureate (IB): 26+; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, Maths and Science. Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English are accepted. UCAS code B702.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: Three years full-time (45 week year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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