BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children) at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Our Nursing (Children) BSc (Hons) degree course prepares you for a rewarding career caring for children, young people and their families. You'll develop the knowledge, clinical skills and professional confidence to provide compassionate, person-centred care in hospitals, community services and primary care settings.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This children's nursing degree combines university-based learning with extensive practice placements, preparing you to meet the changing healthcare needs of children, young people and their families. You'll study childhood growth and development alongside subjects including physiology, pharmacology, neurobiology, psychology and sociology.

Career pathways

On successful completion of this course and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), you'll be able to work as a Registered Nurse (Children), caring for children, young people and their families across a range of healthcare settings. Your children’s nursing qualification will prepare you for opportunities across NHS, community, private, independent, voluntary and charitable healthcare organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: a minimum of BCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 104 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification) English language and mathematics GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; been assessed by an approved occupational health provider as a condition of enrolment; You will also be required to pass an interview, during which you will need to demonstrate values that promote compassion, dignity and respect. You must also receive satisfactory health clearance from our approved occupational health provider, confirming you are able to study and work safely as a student nurse in a range of health and social care environments. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=L594-DF

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