BSc Nursing (Children and Young People)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Child), a three-year undergraduate programme focused on healthcare for children and young people. Core topics include Research Methods. Placements with established partners constitute approximately half the programme, and the Skills Simulation Centre provides an imitation ward for developing clinical expertise. The course is based at Glenside Campus, where students interact with peers from other health and social care programmes. Short international placement opportunities of one to five weeks are available.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 7.0 in all other sections of the test (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 107 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 81%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Other Health Professionals: 2%
- Sales occupations: 1%
- Elementary occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 94%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 93%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 800 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 77%
- Wales: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 8%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- 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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Essentials of Nursing
- Health, Wellbeing and Equity
- Nursing Practice 1
- Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology
- Evidence-Based Nursing
- Medication Management
- Assessment to Action (Children and Young People)
- Holistic Approaches to Complexity (Children and Young People)
- Nursing Practice 2 (Children and Young People)
- Clinical Consolidation (Children and Young People)
- Leadership in Nursing Practice
- Nursing Dissertation
- Nursing Practice 3 (Children and Young People)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Children and Young People) at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 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 BSc Nursing (Children and Young People) at UWE Bristol 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 (Children and Young People) at UWE Bristol?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Children and Young People) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Children and Young People) at UWE Bristol 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 (Children and Young People) at UWE Bristol?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.