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BNurs Nursing (Child)

University of Birmingham

About this course

Bachelor of Nursing in Nursing (Child) (Child) BNurs, a nursing (child) degree centred on clinical practice and healthcare. The first year covers foundational concepts through Essential Nursing Care, Health and Wellbeing, and Principles of Nursing. The second year builds clinical competence through Evaluating Nursing Care in Children, Clinical Decision-Making, Promoting Health and Self-Management, and Therapeutic Nursing in Children's Care. The final year focuses on advanced practice and leadership through Leading and Managing Nursing Practice, Evidence Based Nursing Practice, and Recognising and responding to acute deterioration within complex children’s nursing care.

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Institution
University of Birmingham
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Nursing (Child) BNurs
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
B702
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 32
Median salary
£32,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A Level: BBB you must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements. IB: 5,5,5 at higher level with three subjects. 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC options are considered

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What students say

Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 90%
  • Learning opportunities: 84%
  • Assessment and feedback: 84%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 73%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 77%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 45 students who started

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 84%
  • Working and studying: 9%
  • Unemployed: 3%

Most common jobs

  • Nursing Professionals: 87%
  • Caring personal services: 1%
  • Other Health Professionals: 1%
  • Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 1%
  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 1%
  • Find their work meaningful: 94%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 90%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
  • East Midlands: 3%
  • West Midlands: 72%
  • East of England: 2%
  • London: 8%
  • South East: 2%
  • South West: 4%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 50 students who started

  • A levels: 100%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Essential Nursing Care
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Principles of Nursing
  • Evaluating Nursing Care in Children
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Promoting Health and Self-Management
  • Therapeutic Nursing in Children's Care
  • Leading and Managing Nursing Practice
  • Evidence Based Nursing Practice
  • Recognising and responding to acute deterioration within complex children’s nursing care.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BNurs Nursing (Child) at University of Birmingham earn?

The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.

What do graduates of BNurs Nursing (Child) at University of Birmingham do next?

93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BNurs Nursing (Child) at University of Birmingham?

90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BNurs Nursing (Child) at University of Birmingham?

The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.

Is BNurs Nursing (Child) at University of Birmingham accredited?

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

How many students continue on BNurs Nursing (Child) at University of Birmingham?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.