BSc (Hons) Children's Nursing at London South Bank University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Children's Nursing develops the skills, confidence and professional experience to be an effective healthcare worker, applying the foundations of expert care in a paediatric setting. Time is split equally between campus learning and clinical placements with a host NHS Trust; a neonatal pathway is available.

What you will study

Year 1: Assessing needs and planning care in Children's Nursing, Biosciences for nursing, Introducing evidence-based practice for nursing, Communication for nursing. Year 2: Providing care in Children's Nursing, Applied physiology for Children's Nursing, Appraising evidence for practice, Promoting health and preventing ill health, Safe and effective practice, Alternative Field. Year 3: Enhancing and evaluating care in Children's Nursing, Pharmacology and prescribing ready, Implementing best practice, Complex and critical care of children and young people, Transitioning to leadership.

Career pathways

Graduates can register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work as registered nurses in medical and surgical wards or in specialist units such as A&E or intensive care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level BBC, or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM, or Access to HE Diploma in Nursing or similar with 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2, or equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points; plus 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above. If English is not your first language, IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Year 1 tuition fee for 2026/27 entry Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years (full-time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/our-colleges/school-of-nursing-and-midwifery/study/applications

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