Course modalities offered

University of Hull
Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons)
University of Hull

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Paediatric and child-focused nursing is among the most rewarding careers out there. You'll learn to work and communicate with children and their families – often in difficult, demanding situations.

The programme's split 50/50 between time spent in classes and on mentored clinical placements. You’ll gain a unique, professional insight into the diverse care needs of both healthy and sick children, and their families.

On graduation, you'll be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a qualified registered nurse.

Official Team GB partners

Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.

What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.

We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.

Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb

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

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons) at University of Hull for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
84 /100
25 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
This particular course
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Children's Nursing

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 £17500 - £29500 £19000 - £32000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Children's Nursing courses of University of Hull


Salary of all UK Graduates of Children's 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
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Children's Nursing courses in the UK

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Nursing (Child), 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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons) at University of Hull

100% Nursing Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree. Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests. Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work. Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Points must be obtained from 3 A levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
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Qualification requirements

In a health related subject

Applicants must also have GCSE Mathematics, English and Science at Grade C/4 Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 7 This course requires IELTS 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 in the writing skill and at least 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking skills.
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Nursing (Child), BSc (Hons).

Costs

Tuition Fees Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9250 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
International £17550 year 1
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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 Hull in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of University of Hull in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

    • #14 
    • #20 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #101 
    Nursing
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #15 
    • #151 
    Nursing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]

See all 34 university rankings of University of Hull

About University of Hull

Established in 1928, The University of Hull is located in the suburbs of Kingston upon Hull (usually referred to just as Hull), in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber. On-campus facilities include bars, coffee shops, a library, a state-of-the-art gym, a mini supermarket and a nightclub, providing everything a student might need. University of Hull prides itself on its research activity in the fields of maritime history, environmental technology, and social justice.

Student composition of University of Hull

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
10855
postgraduates:
1800
Total:
12655
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

University of Hull- Hull Campus
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