Liverpool John Moores University
Child Nursing BSc (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Child Nursing BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Children's Nursing.

Overall student satisfaction
96 /100
35 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Nursing and Midwifery

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Children's Nursing 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 £25500 £25500 £28500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £27000 £20500 - £29000 £22500 - £33000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Nursing and Midwifery

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25012 £25740 £27715
25-75 percentile range £24977 - £26582 £19213 - £29469 £20717 - £32585

Course Description

As part of the professionally-accredited BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse Status (Child) at Liverpool John Moores University, you will complete supervised clinical practice within traditional and community hospital settings as well as outside hospital environments. Plus you will gain further training using our on-campus clinical practice suites. Children's nurses provide essential physical, emotional, and psychological care to children, young people and their families. This professionally-accredited degree will give you the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed to deliver safe and effective nursing practice while working with children and young people and their families in a range of environments, from acute settings and within patient's homes to schools and specialist centres.

  • Join our multi award winning School - 'Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration)' 2021 Winner, 'Best Student Experience' 2020 Winner & 'Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration)' 2018 Winner, Student Nursing Times Awards
  • Clinical work experience with four placements guaranteed per year in a wide variety of healthcare settings, plus one clinical simulation practice placement
  • Learn in the School's flagship Tithebarn Building, complete with professional-standard clinical practice suites​
  • Dedicated study day each week while on placement gives you the opportunity for on-campus contact and support
  • £5,000 per year NHS grant as standard for Adult Nursing students living in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus another £2,000 for students with dependent children

Please be aware that demand for LJMU's Child Nursing degree is extremely high. Our recruitment quota is capped at 60 places for both the September and January intakes combined. As we usually receive around 1,100 applications, we strongly advise you to ensure your application is carefully tailored to clearly address all of the entry and shortlisting criteria.

Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Child Nursing BSc (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University

95% Librarians and Related Professionals
1% Elementary occupations

Grading & Study Time

Assessment is through a combination of exams, essays and assignments, workbooks, portfolios and presentations. On top of this there will be practical work and clinical appraisal, which will be done either at the University or in practice where you will be assessed by clinical mentors. You will be offered feedback at various points during the course and support will always be readily available from your individual module tutors should you need advice or guidance at any time. We believe that constructive feedback is vital in helping you identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to put in more work.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Child Nursing, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Child Nursing BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval.

The International fees quoted are for 2023 entry and may be subject to increase for 2024 entry.

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, 2025

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)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of Liverpool John Moores University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Liverpool John Moores University

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers students a wide range of resources, such as international student and career support, and state-of-the-art facilities. Some examples of their exceptional facilities include Festo Automation Training Rigs, Tektronix Oscilloscopes, and sophisticated Engineering labs and Maritime simulators. The campus is located just a short 10-minute walk from Liverpool’s City Centre, giving learners the chance to experience the city in their free time.

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Student composition of Liverpool John Moores University

undergraduates:
20705
postgraduates:
3130
Total:
23835
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