Nursing (Child) BSc Honours at Middlesex University

Programme overview

With expert teaching in our state-of-the-art facilities and placements at London's top hospitals, Middlesex will help you become an exceptional children's nurse. Prepare for a rewarding career as a children’s nurse with a degree that combines expert teaching, cutting-edge simulation facilities and hands-on experience at some of London’s most prestigious healthcare providers.

What you will study

You’ll learn to assess, plan and implement healthcare for children and young people, gaining in-depth knowledge of child development from infancy to adolescence. Compulsory modules include Foundations of CYP Nursing Knowledge, Foundations of Expansive Learning for Professional Nursing Practice, Foundations of Scientific Principles for Child Nursing, Practice Learning 1 CYP, Developing nursing knowledge in CYP nursing, Developing Expansive Learning for Professional Nursing Practice, Developing Scientific Principles for CYP Nursing, Practice Learning 2 CYP Nursing; Consolidating Nursing Knowledge in CYP Nursing, Consolidating Scientific Principles for CYP Nursing, Consolidation of Expansive Learning for Professional Practice, Practice Learning 3 CYP Nursing (Year 3).

Career pathways

Children and young people’s nursing offers a flexible and rewarding career, with excellent prospects in both the NHS and private sectors. The skills you develop at Middlesex will equip you to excel and progress quickly along the nursing career ladder. Roles include Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, Whittington Healthcare, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Health visitors and community children’s nursing teams, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

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Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 96-112 UCAS points including GCSE grade C/4 in English and maths or equivalencies such as functional skills level 2. A levels: CCC - BBC. BTEC: MMM - DMM. Access requirements: Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher. Combinations: A combination of A level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total the required UCAS Tariff points. 96-112 UCAS Tariff points including GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths or equivalencies such as level 2 Functional Skills. We also accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. In both cases, we’ll base this on the information you provide on your application. Occupational health (OH) vaccination requirements. All nursing and midwifery students are required to have the necessary blood tests, screening and vaccinations to ensure you comply with the Department of Health guidelines on immunisations and screening to protect both you and your patients. You cannot attend a clinical placement until you are fully assessed and cleared by OH advisors. Our OH screening processes are designed to assess your medical suitability to work in a variety of healthcare settings. If it is decided that you are unable to safely work in a clinical setting due to medical reasons the University will endeavour to guide you to a more suitable programme. Interviews will be held virtually or at our Hendon campus. If you are successful at

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/78a84a30-e469-5580-279d-e6c038b1b384/nursing-child?studyYear=2027

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