BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Child), focused on the healthcare needs of children and young people. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, and ethics and professional practice. Around 50% of the course is spent in practice placements across settings such as schools, children's hospital wards and community settings. The programme follows a three-part practice progression designed to meet nursing registration requirements.
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Entry requirements
For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grades DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to UCAS tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Health
- Changes in Health Status and Introduction to Pharmacology
- Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health
- Nursing Practice (Part 1)
- Nursing People with Complex Health Needs
- Supporting Mental Health Needs in Children and Young People
- Understanding the Evidence Base of Nursing
- Providing Safe Caring Nursing Environments
- Nursing Practice (Part 2)
- Caring for Children and Young People in the Community
- Nursing Management of People with Complex Health Needs
- Applying Evidence to Practice
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Nursing Practice (Part 3)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing at Bournemouth University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing at Bournemouth University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing at Bournemouth University 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 BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing at Bournemouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.