BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing (Advanced Standing)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child), leading to a qualification as a Children's & Young People's Nurse. This course is designed for registered nurses seeking to specialise in child-centred care. 50% of the course is spent in practice placements in settings including schools, children's hospital wards and hospices. 100% of graduates are either working or studying fifteen months after graduating.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (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, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (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, across similar courses at this university
- 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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing (Advanced Standing) 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 (Advanced Standing) 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 (Advanced Standing) 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 (Advanced Standing) at Bournemouth University?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Children’s & Young People’s Nursing (Advanced Standing) 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 (Advanced Standing) at Bournemouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.