BSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child), a children's nursing degree centred on healthcare practice, patient assessment, and clinical interventions for infants, children, and young people. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is aligned with Nursing and Midwifery Council standards to prepare graduates for professional registration. The first year covers introductory concepts through Introduction to Children and Young People's Health and Illness, Theory 2: Applied Life and Social Sciences, Planning and Evaluating Care, and Nursing Skills 1: Introduction to Nursing Assessment Skills. The second year progresses to advanced concepts via Theory 3: Psychosocial Approaches for Children and Young People, Perspectives of Complex Care in Children and Young People's Nursing, and Nursing Skills 3: Developing Evidence-Based Skills for Best Practice. The final year focuses on leadership and transition to practice through Theory 5: Transition to Accountable Practitioner in Children and Young People's Nursing, Practice Module (3) Leadership, Quality and Team Work, and Nursing Skills 5: Leading and Improving Safety and Care Quality.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
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What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 82%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- Access course: 16%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Children and Young People's Health and Illness
- Theory 2: Applied Life and Social Sciences, Planning and Evaluating Care
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Practice Module 1: Becoming a Safe, Caring Professional
- Nursing Skills 1: Introduction to Nursing Assessment Skills
- Nursing Skills 2: Development of Communication Skills and Nursing Interventions
- Theory 3: Psychosocial Approaches for Children and Young People
- Perspectives of Complex Care in Children and Young People's Nursing
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Practice Module 2: Developing Shared Decision Making
- Nursing Skills 3: Developing Evidence-Based Skills for Best Practice
- Nursing Skills 4: Enhancing Clinical Skills for Complex Care
- Theory 5:Transition to Accountable Practitioner in Children and Young People's Nursing
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Practice Module (3) Leadership, Quality and Team Work
- Nursing Skills 5: Leading and Improving Safety and Care Quality
- Nursing Skills 6: Advancing Nursing Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child) at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £38,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child) at Northumbria University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child) at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child) at Northumbria 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 Science Registered Nurse (Child) at Northumbria University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.