BSc Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing (Child)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Child), focused on primary, community and social care for children and young people. Core topics include research methods. The degree leads to eligibility for NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (children), and the final year includes a research project or literature review in child nursing.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. Merit at T Level. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at Grade B. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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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: 90%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 45%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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: 100%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- 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 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 79%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enhancing Knowledge and Skills in Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing (Child)
- Being a Professional
- Using Evidence and Research to Enhance Child Nursing Practice
- Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing Practice 5
- Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing Practice 6
- Introduction to Primary, Community & Social Care Nursing (Cross field)
- Becoming a Professional - Child Nursing
- Understanding Knowledge and Evidence for Nursing
- Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing Practice 1
- Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing Practice 2
- Developing Critical Knowledge and Skills in Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing
- Developing Knowledge and Evidence for Child Nursing Practice
- Developing as a Professional
- Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing Practice 3
- Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing Practice 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing (Child) at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing (Child) at University of Huddersfield 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 Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing (Child) at University of Huddersfield?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing (Child) at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Primary, Community and Social Care Nursing (Child) at University of Huddersfield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.