BSc Nursing (Children's) with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Child), covering the nursing care of children and young people. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a foundation year before the honours degree and leads to professional registration with the NMC. An extended final-year project involves evaluating and recommending improvements to nursing practice in the student's chosen field.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 80 A level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study. Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- 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
- Academic Skills
- ​​Preparation for Professional Practice
- Communicating with Impact
- Professionalism: applied roles and responsibilities
- 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) with Foundation Year 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) with Foundation Year 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) with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
95% 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) with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Children's) with Foundation Year 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) with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.