BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Branch) at Swansea University

The BSc Nursing (Child) is an NMC-approved, HEIW-commissioned degree preparing students for registration as a children's nurse. It covers the holistic health and wellbeing needs of children, young people and their families through academic study and clinical experience, with half the programme in healthcare placements across southwest Wales.

Department: School of Health and Social Care  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2026 and September 2027  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Introduction to Nursing and Health Care (Child), Understanding Health and Illness (Child) and Contexts of Care (Child). Year 2 includes Acute Care (Child), with Welsh-language options available for core modules.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (Child) status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and to register as a nurse for work in the EU and EEA. Careers include direct patient care, advanced clinical roles, leadership, education and research; starting salary £28,407 rising to £57,349 for an experienced staff nurse. A matching process under the NHS Wales Student Streamlining Scheme supports applications for vacancies across Wales. UK students can access NHS funding to meet the cost of training; recipients commit to remaining in employment in Wales for up to two years after registration with the NMC.

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