Nursing (Child Health) BSc (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Nursing (Child Health) BSc (Hons) at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences (Non-Specific) 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 | £22000 | £19500 | £23500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £14500 - £23500 | £18000 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24556 | £30929 | £35939 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21037 - £28149 | £23857 - £42071 | £28098 - £51622 |
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Course Description
Caring for children and young people with a wide range of needs is a challenging and fulfilling career. From newborns to adolescents and beyond, you’ll gain experience of supporting children and their families during periods of great change and stress. Early placement opportunities across the South West will develop your clinical and communication skills and your understanding of caring in hospital and community settings. You will graduate ready to start shaping the future of nursing.
Once graduated you are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a 'Registered Nurse – Child Health'. You’ll balance classroom learning with gaining experience in hospitals and communities, with equal weighting given to theory and practice. Your learning journey will take you through a variety of professional work with allied health professions and other fields of nursing.
- Achieve a bachelors honours degree and register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in child health enabling you to progress on to a rewarding career and work in a range of healthcare settings nationally or internationally.
- Access a range of child specific placements across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset spanning the health, social and educational sector working across an inter-professional hub.
- Engage with a curriculum focusing on the acute and community care of children, young people and families.
- Get involved in national and international research around sustainability, breastfeeding and urban and community family projects.
- Create a professional digital footprint allowing collaboration with the nursing and inter-professional communities.
- Be assessed by a range of innovative methods including essays, case work analysis, seminar presentation, practice portfolio and video role-play.
- Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.
- Once graduated you are eligible to apply for registration with the NMC as a 'Registered Nurse – Child Health'.
* Learn from experienced Drs and Professors in their field
Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Nursing (Child Health) BSc (Hons) at Plymouth University
| 35% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
104 - 120 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels, health, social science/science subjects preferred. If you need further advice please contact [email protected]
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
5 GCSEs required at grade C/4 or above including English, Maths and Science. Functional Skills Level 2 Numeracy will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Mathematics. In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is required. Ideally this should be at level 3 study however the academic admissions team will assess on a case by case basis.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | With 6.5 in all elements. |
Costs
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
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Adult Nursing”: 3155 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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