BSc Children's Nursing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Children's Nursing, a nursing degree centred on healthcare practice for children and young people. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students complete practice assessment modules in each academic year and undertake clinical placements at London NHS hospitals and community settings. The first year covers human anatomy, physiology, childhood development, public health principles, and practice preparation through modules such as Applied Life Sciences for Nursing Practice, Introduction to Children's and Young People's Nursing, Public Health, and Practice Assessment Module 1. The second year examines pharmacology, medicines management, public health issues, acute healthcare needs, and evidence-based healthcare in modules including Pharmacology for Nursing Practice, Contemporary public health and community nursing for children and young people, Caring for children and young people with acute healthcare needs, and Evidence-Based Healthcare for Nursing Practice, alongside an option module in areas such as Global Health, Wound Management, or Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The final year focuses on peer learning, complex care, leadership, and professional transition through modules such as Collaborative learning and teaching in practice, Complex Care for Children and Young People's Nursing, Becoming a Registrant, and Leading care in children and young people's nursing.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027 BSc (Hons): 120–136 UCAS tariff points The typical requirement for this course is 120–136 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with: You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy. BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year: 64 UCAS tariff points For full entry requirement details, visit the Nursing Foundation Year course page. Additional requirements: We encourage all candidates to gain some practical work experience in a care setting before starting the course. Admission is subject to occupational health screening and an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists. If your initial application is successful, we’ll invite you to an online interview. This will include a series of short value-based questions, tasks or scenarios. English language: English language requirement for this course: an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes . Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on English language requirements in our country-specific section .
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 42%: 257 offers from 613 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 1%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 58%
- South East: 24%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 82%
- Access course: 9%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Life Sciences for Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Children's and Young People's Nursing
- Public Health
- Practice Assessment Module 1
- Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Contemporary public health and community nursing for children and young people
- Caring for children and young people with acute healthcare needs
- Evidence-Based Healthcare for Nursing Practice
- Practice Assessment Module 2
- Option Module
- Collaborative learning and teaching in practice
- Complex Care for Children and Young People's Nursing
- Becoming a Registrant
- Leading care in children and young people's nursing
- Practice Assessment Module 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Children's Nursing at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £41,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Children's Nursing at Kingston University 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 Children's Nursing at Kingston University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Children's Nursing at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Children's Nursing at Kingston University?
42% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 257 offers from 613 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Children's Nursing at Kingston 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 Children's Nursing at Kingston University?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.