BN Nursing (Child Health)
About this course
BN in Nursing (Child), focusing on child health nursing practice. Six practice learning placements are embedded across the three-year programme, comprising 50% of the course content. Modules progress from assessing community health and patient wellness through to managing complex care in child nursing and leading health and social care teams.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Offer Entry Requirement: BBC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject**. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths. For those who do not have Higher English and a Higher Science subject, National 5 English and a Science at grade C will be required. Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject**. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths. For those who do not have Higher English and a Higher Science subject, National 5 English and a Science at grade C will be required. A level: BC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject** GCSE grade C/4 in Maths GCSE grade C/4 in English and a Science (or Double Award Science) required for candidates who do not have these subjects at A Level. HNC: Pass in any subject with grade C in the graded unit for Year 1 entry. For the subjects below, the National 5 requirements differ. For all other HNC's, National 5 grade C in Maths, English and a Science is also required. Care and Administrative Practice/Healthcare Practice (No additional National 5 grades required) Social Care, Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Early Education and Childcare (National 5 grade C in Maths and a Science also required) Applied Science (National 5 grade C in Maths and English also required) T Level: Pass in any subject with grade C or above in the Core component. GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject also required at grade C/4.
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What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 128 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 89%
- Sales occupations: 1%
- Other Health Professionals: 1%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 1%
- Health associate professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 98%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 89%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 605 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 86%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 39%
- Access course: 21%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 28%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
Modules
- Caring for Self and Others
- Assessing Community Health and Patient Wellness
- Practice Learning Experience 1 and 2
- Assessing Need and Delivering Care in Child Nursing
- Recognising and Responding to Altered Health in Child Nursing
- Practice Learning Experience 3 and 4
- Managing Complex Care in Child Nursing
- Leading in Health and Social Care Teams
- Practice Learning Experience 5 and 6
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BN Nursing (Child Health) at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £37,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BN Nursing (Child Health) at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BN Nursing (Child Health) at Edinburgh Napier University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BN Nursing (Child Health) at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BN Nursing (Child Health) at Edinburgh Napier 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 BN Nursing (Child Health) at Edinburgh Napier University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.