BSc Nursing (Children's)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Children's), a nursing degree focused on child health, clinical interventions, and professional healthcare practice. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional foundation year is available before starting the undergraduate course. The first year introduces the role of the nurse, covering human physiology, pharmacology, and person-centred care planning through modules such as Introduction to Nursing, Health Sciences for Nursing Practice (Child), and Person centred Nursing Care for Health & Wellbeing (Child). The second year examines disease aetiology, research evidence, and clinical skill development via Research for Health and Wellbeing, Pharmacological and Psychosocial Interventions (Child), and Developing Nursing Practice (Child). The final year prepares students for independent clinical roles through Leadership for Nursing Practice (Child), Innovation and Improvement in Nursing Practice (Child), and Transition to autonomous practice (Child), alongside an extended project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 128 A level: ABB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 128 UCAS points. English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 72%
- Organisation and management: 43%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 75%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 61%
- Access course: 21%
- A degree: 9%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Nursing
- Health Sciences for Nursing Practice (Child)
- Person centred Nursing Care for Health & Wellbeing (Child)
- Research for Health and Wellbeing
- Pharmacological and Psychosocial Interventions (Child)
- Developing Nursing Practice (Child)
- Leadership for Nursing Practice (Child)
- Innovation and Improvement in Nursing Practice (Child)
- Transition to autonomous practice (Child)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Children's) at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Children's) at University of Derby do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Children's) at University of Derby?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Children's) at University of Derby?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Children's) at University of Derby 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 (Children's) at University of Derby?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.