Nursing (Children's) BSc (Hons)
University of Bradford
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This three-year full-time degree in Child Nursing leads to a professional nursing qualification and eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
This is a practical, patient-centred course with equal amounts of theory and clinical practice which enables you to experience different aspects of healthcare. You'll have the opportunity to work within areas such as the new children’s unit and the newly refurbished children’s Accident and Emergency area, as well as community settings in both urban and rural areas.
Children have specific health needs in order to minimise the impact of illness, so require care from dedicated knowledgeable learners to ensure their safety and wellbeing. At Bradford you will provide care to children and families from a range of different backgrounds.
You will be supported in your learning by experienced children’s nursing practitioners who will help you gain skills in nursing in both hospital and community settings.
Professional accreditation This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as the statutory body and regulator of nursing and midwifery healthcare professions.
We now accept NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare related discipline - you must be currently working as a healthcare assistant with 2 years’ work experience.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Nursing (Children's) BSc (Hons) at University of Bradford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Adult Nursing.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Nursing (Children's) BSc (Hons) at University of Bradford
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Nursing (Children's) 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 | £23500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £25000 | £16000 - £27500 | £18500 - £32000 |
All Adult Nursing courses of University of Bradford
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 (Children's), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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.
All Adult Nursing courses of University of Bradford
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 (Children's) BSc (Hons) at University of Bradford
| 96% | Nursing Professionals |
| 2% | Caring personal services |
| 1% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 1% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
120 UCAS tariff points to include at least two full A Levels (or equivalent), plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 (or equivalent qualifications).
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 (or equivalent qualifications).
As UCAS Tariff
An Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions, Science or Social Science. Those studying on Access Programmes will be asked to obtain a minimum of 122 UCAS points. GCSE grade C or 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics
120 UCAS tariff points to include at least 80 points from 2 Higher Level subjects. Plus Higher Level 3 or Standard Level 4 in Maths, English Language and Literature A or English B.
No subject specific requirements. Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 (or equivalent qualifications).
As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers. All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Additional entry requirements: The University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas, including combinations of qualifications. To check whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact the University. English language requirements: Minimum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent (no sub-test lower than 7.0).
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- A-level Humanities
- General Test
- (no subscore less than 7.0)
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- 5.0
- A-level Sciences
- General Test
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.0
- Foundation Law
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Education, Law
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law etc.
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Nursing (Children's), BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Nursing (Children's) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £20118 | year 1 |
| International | £20118 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £21124 | year 1 |
| International | £21124 | year 1 |
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 University of Bradford in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bradford in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #19
- #26
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Adult Nursing in the UK?
About University of Bradford
The University of Bradford is a government funded research university based in the metropolitan city of Bradford, England. While the university is most well known for its very high volume of research output, it is also known for its substantial efforts in becoming an ‘Ecoversity’, setting an example for other institutions on the subject of sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
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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%