BSc Nursing Studies (Child)
About this course
BSc in Nursing (Child), training students in specialist nursing care for children and their families. The programme includes multiple Practice Learning Experience placements spread across all three years. The degree qualifies graduates to register as a Child Registered Nurse, with clinical care spanning from birth to young adulthood.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 standard entry requirement: UCAS Tariff: 69; Scottish Higher: BCC or equivalent including Higher in essay-based subject, plus Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths; A Level: BC or equivalent including GCSE Maths and English. Please Note: All offers for pre-registration nursing are subject to satisfactory Occupational Health and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) screenings. Please Note: All offers for pre-registration nursing are subject to satisfactory Occupational Health and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) screenings.
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 98%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
Modules
- Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Nursing and Professional Values
- Introduction to Nursing Care Throughout the Lifespan
- An Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
- An Introduction to Nursing Practice (Child)
- Practice Learning Experience Part 1
- Understanding Excellence in Care
- Health Protection and Patient Safety
- Providing and Evaluating Care
- Health, Wellbeing and Inequalities
- Practice Learning Experience Part 2a
- Practice Learning Experience Part 2b
- Delivering Excellence in Care
- Complex Needs and Interventions
- Developing Leadership and Management Skills for the Future Graduate
- Understanding Professional Teams and Leadership
- Practice Learning Experience Part 3a
- Practice Learning Experience Part 3b
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing Studies (Child) at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £39,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing Studies (Child) at Glasgow Caledonian University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing Studies (Child) at Glasgow Caledonian University?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing Studies (Child) at Glasgow Caledonian 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 Studies (Child) at Glasgow Caledonian University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.