BSc (Hons) Children's Nursing - London at University of West London

Programme overview

Children's (paediatric) nursing is widely recognised as one of the most future-proof careers in today's digital world. It offers a career where your humanity is your greatest strength. Far from being threatened by automation, this is a profession where technology can only enhance the practice of a nurse, but can never replicate it.

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

What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Children's Nursing course is designed with an equal balance of theory and hands‑on experience: 50% university‑based learning and 50% practice placements, ensuring you develop the confidence and capability needed to excel as a children's nurse. The knowledge and skills you'll learn are specified by the NMC : At UWL, we have mapped the NMC requirements directly to your modules. This means you can clearly track your progress and see how each part of your course builds the capabilities you need for successful registration. Modules include: Accountability and Professional Leadership in Nursing Practice; The Science of Nursing Practice; Fundamental Skills of Nursing; Understanding Health and Illness; Foundations of Evidence for Nursing Practice; Part 1 Nursing Practice; The Pathology of Physical and Mental Health for Nursing Practice; Patient Assessment and the Nursing Process; Health Promotion and Nursing Practice; Translating Evidence into Nursing Practice.

Career pathways

On successful completion of this course, you'll be eligible to apply to register with the NMC as a children's nurse. Choosing children's nursing opens the door to an extraordinary range of career pathways.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit. Access to HE Diploma in Nursing/Health or Social Care/Science with a Merit/Distinction profile; T Levels. Your UCAS points would normally include at least 2 subject areas. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Please note, if your prior qualifications were awarded overseas and you intend to satisfy Level 2 English language requirements through an English Proficiency Test, you must achieve scores comparable to IELTS 7.0 in speaking, reading and listening and 6.5 in writing. Functional Skills: Free Maths and English courses available*. If you don't meet the minimum requirements in Maths and English, we offer fully funded Functional Skills Level 2 courses in Maths and English, which are equivalent to a grade C/4 at GCSE. Find out more here . (*Subject to availability and eligibility requirements being met); Experience and recent study. We recommend that you have some experience of: studying in the past five years. working in a health/social care setting (paid/voluntary). You will be asked to provide a satisfactory reference along with your application form. All offers are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health checks. Find out more about the occupational health clearance requirements, tests and immunisations (pdf, 723kb). You must be 18 years of age at the start of the course. Selection Process. UCAS/course code: B732.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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