BSc Nursing (Child Branch),
About this course
BSc in Nursing (Child), preparing students for registration as a professional children's nurse. Half of the programme takes place at university and half in healthcare settings, providing access to placements in NHS and independent sector settings. Students are supported to meet NMC (2018) Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses, with programme outcomes mapped to the four pillars: clinical practice, leadership, education, and research.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 38%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 125 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 37%
- Other Health Professionals: 28%
- Therapy professionals: 8%
- Health associate professionals: 6%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 92%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 83%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 455 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 86%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Child Branch), at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £38,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Child Branch), at Swansea University do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Child Branch), at Swansea University?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Child Branch), at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Child Branch), at Swansea 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 (Child Branch), at Swansea University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.