Nursing Studies Hons (Child) BSc (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Children's Nurses deliver specialist care to children and families from birth to young adulthood. Become a Registered Nurse and practice in settings from intensive care units and family homes, to delivering care in global emergency situations. As a student nurse you will undertake practice placement in a variety of settings including the new Glasgow Children's Hospital, community nursing and school nursing. These experiences will be supported by theoretical nursing knowledge and practical experiences developed in GCU’s state-of-the-art inter-professional clinical simulation centre. A fully equipped simulated home and hospital environment, situated on campus, is used to provide opportunities for the development and practice of clinically focused skills in a safe, supported and highly effective learning environment. You will also have the opportunity to undertake international placements. In recent years our students have embarked on placements in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Sweden and Bangladesh. Upon graduation you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Nursing Studies Hons (Child) BSc (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Adult Nursing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Adult Nursing courses of Glasgow Caledonian University
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Nursing Studies Hons (Child) BSc (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Nursing Studies Hons (Child) BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £27500 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £26500 | £21500 - £30500 | £22500 - £33500 |
All Adult Nursing courses of Glasgow Caledonian University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Adult Nursing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25030 | £25740 | £27715 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £25148 | £19213 - £29469 | £20717 - £32585 |
All Adult Nursing courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Nursing Studies Hons (Child), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Nursing Studies Hons (Child) BSc (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University
| 95% | Nursing Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
preferably including a science subject, and GCSE English language, a science and Maths at C/4
Any relevant Science or Health Care based SQA HNC’s (graded unit A), must also have SG 2/National 5 C in Maths No advanced entry with HNC
Must include English at Higher, plus SG2/National 5/GCSE C in Maths and a science
to include English at Higher 4 and Maths at least at Standard 4
Applied Science, Biological/Biomedical Science or Health Care related at DMM. GCSE Maths and English at C/4 is also required.
including English, plus Ordinary Level Maths and a Science at minimum 04
in Maths and a Science, along with the required ILC Highers
Applicants should have recent assessed study (not work based) within the past 5 years, and a reference which should be relevant with the past 9 months
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS - overall 7 with at least 7 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Nursing Studies Hons (Child) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £12250 | year 1 |
| International | £12250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Glasgow Caledonian University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Glasgow Caledonian University in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #4
- #49
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #2
- #151
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- Nursing
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ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 26 May, 2021]
See all university rankings of Glasgow Caledonian University
What students say about studying Adult Nursing in the UK?
About Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a publicly funded and reputable higher education institution within Scotland, and even in a global context. Times Higher Education consistently ranks this university among the Top 1000 universities in the world, for their state-of-the-art facilities, research excellence, and experienced teaching staff. The main campus is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, making life easy for students whenever they need to catch a bus or a train. Social opportunities are also abundant due to the campus’ location - some favourite hangouts among students include The Garage, Shack, and Sauchihall Street.
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Nursing (Adult) BN (Hons) | Cardiff University | 68% | 0% | 3% | £9000 | £22950 | 162 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Studies (Child) BSc | Glasgow Caledonian University | 64% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £12250 | 183 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Adult Nursing Practice BSc (Hons) | University of Sunderland | 57% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £13000 | 140 | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
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Child Nursing BSc | University of Dundee | 83% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £19500 | 159 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Studies BNurs (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £30400 | 199 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) | University of Suffolk | 56% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £17768 | 129 | Ipswich | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Practice (Child) (September Entry Stafford) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 78% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £18000 | 135 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
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Nursing Studies Hons (Child) BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 64% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £12250 | 183 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Professional Nursing (Adult) (September) BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 79% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £20100 | 141 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 26 May, 2021