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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children) at University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

As a children's nurse, you can make a huge difference to the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Offered in partnership with local NHS Foundation Trusts, the University of Greater Manchester's NMC-approved BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children) degree aims to give you the experience and skills to join this demanding yet rewarding career.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Principles of Nursing Practice, Anatomy and Physiology and Medicines Management, Managing Health Through All Stages of Life, Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE4 Placement, Wider Approaches to Global Health, Enhancing Clinical Skills: Assessing, Planning and Providing Evidenced Based Care Procedures, Medicines Management, Coordinating Integrated Healthcare, Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE5 Placement, Embedding Person Centred Care and Evidence Based Approaches, Advanced Clinical Skills and Procedures, Leadership, Management and Quality in Healthcare, Mandatory Training and Preparation for HE6 Placement.

Career pathways

Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the country and offers excellent career opportunities and progression. The children's nursing degree prepares you for a wide range of rewarding opportunities in hospitals, the community, patients' homes, and independent organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points. Please note that this course is only available to Home students. Your Level 3 subjects must include a health and social care related subject; for instance, A-level Biology or BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. Science, Psychology and other related subjects may be acceptable – please contact us for details. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not acceptable. You must also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and, preferably, a Science subject. Please contact us for a list of acceptable GCSE equivalents. Qualifications gained outside England and Wales will be assessed on an individual basis according to guidance by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). If you have successfully completed an FdSc Nursing Associate programme approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or FdA Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner) qualification, you may be eligible to apply for exemptions towards the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £29,370 Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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