BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Children and Young People Nursing) at University of Surrey

Programme overview

Study children's nursing at Surrey and learn how to care for infants, children and young people, in a variety of healthcare settings. You’ll also learn how to support and educate families, so they can be involved in their child’s care.

Department: School of Health Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 (UCAS B745) | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to children’s nursing, including concepts of caring (such as communication), anatomy and physiology, and public health promotion, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree. During your second year, you’ll build upon the knowledge gained in your first year with more complex concepts and and through the exploration of children and young people who are acutely unwell. You’ll gain a more in-depth appreciation of safeguarding as well as developing your understanding of research and the application of evidence. Year 1 core modules include Children and Young People Nursing 1.

Career pathways

Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the UK and is home to a diverse range of roles in hospitals, GP surgeries, people’s homes and the wider community. There are also specialist areas that nurses occupy in schools, hospices, mental health agencies and in industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level BBC. GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Alternatively, Pass in Functional Skills in Literacy and Numeracy can be accepted in place of GCSE English Language and Mathematics. While not required, applicants with a 4 (C) in Science will be preferred. BTEC DMM. GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Alternatively, Pass in Functional Skills in Literacy and Numeracy can be accepted in place of GCSE English Language and Mathematics. While not required, applicants with a 4 (C) in Science will be preferred. IB Diploma 31 overall including 5,5,5 at Higher Level. GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL2/SL2. While not required, applicants who achieve HL4/SL4 in a science subject will be preferred. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in speaking, listening and writing, and 6.0 in reading.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK standard-year tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2027/28). Overseas standard-year tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027 (UCAS B745)

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate

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