BSc Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year is an undergraduate nursing degree that begins with a compulsory foundation year designed to build academic readiness and introduce foundational concepts in health and social care. Core topics include Data Analysis, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a foundation year that provides a scientific and academic basis before progressing to degree-level study, leading towards eligibility to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The foundation year, designated as Year 0, builds interpersonal and academic skills through modules such as Fostering Social Connections, The Big Picture, Skills and Knowledge for Health and Social Care 1, Skills and Knowledge for Health and Social Care 2, and Student Success Modules. Year 1 introduces person-centred care and health promotion through modules including Foundations of professional nursing practice, Nursing for health and wellbeing, Nursing Practice One Part A, and Nursing Practice One Part B. Year 2 examines illness and social context alongside clinical practice, featuring modules such as Social justice as healthcare practice, Nursing Practice Two Part A, Nursing Practice Two Part B, Applied Children’s Nursing, and Complex children’s nursing. Year 3 focuses on advanced clinical management and quality improvement through modules such as Exploring quality improvement in practice, Child or young person requiring complex care, Nursing Practice Three Part A, and Nursing Practice Three Part B.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Your health interview and DBS Offers for a place on the Child Nursing with Foundation Year course are made only after a successful interview and are dependent on receiving a satisfactory reference. During your Foundation Year, you will complete both Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health (OH) checks. These checks must be fully cleared to ensure you can successfully transition into the BSc Nursing degree at the end of the Foundation Year. As part of your Occupational Health clearance, you will be required to complete all necessary NHS‑mandated vaccinations to prepare you for clinical placements. Evidence of your vaccination status may be requested by NHS placement providers or the university to confirm your eligibility and readiness for practice‑based learning. Find out more information about your health interview on our website.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 21%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 93%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 565 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 79%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 74%
- Access course: 7%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 6%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fostering Social Connections
- The Big Picture
- Skills and Knowledge for Health and Social Care 1
- Skills and Knowledge for Health and Social Care 2
- Student Success Modules
- Student Success Modules
- Foundations of professional nursing practice
- Nursing for health and wellbeing
- Nursing Practice One Part A
- Nursing Practice One Part B
- Social justice as healthcare practice
- Nursing Practice Two Part A
- Nursing Practice Two Part B
- Applied Children’s Nursing
- Complex children’s nursing
- Exploring quality improvement in practice
- Child or young person requiring complex care
- Nursing Practice Three Part A
- Nursing Practice Three Part B
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £41,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church 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 Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.