BSc Nursing Studies (Child) at Glasgow Caledonian University

A pre-registration children's nursing degree preparing students to care for babies, children and young people in hospitals, homes, schools and community services, with specialist communication skills and family-centred care. Clinical placements make up half of the learning, and training takes place in the Interprofessional Simulation Centre using lifelike wards and patient manikins. The BSc and BSc (Hons) follow the same structure for three years; the Honours route adds a fourth year of specialist study and dissertation, and applicants must apply for their preferred route.

Duration: 3 years full time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules are Foundations of Nursing Practice, Introduction to Nursing and Professional Values, Introduction to Nursing Care Throughout the Lifespan, An Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice, An Introduction to Nursing Practice (Child) and Practice Learning Experience Part 1.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Children's Nurse and can apply for positions across the NHS and other sectors, with practice partners including NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire and Arran as well as private and third sector agencies. Some graduates work in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA, and others move into management or research roles.

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