BN Nursing (Child)
About this course
BN (Hons) Nursing (Child) is an undergraduate nursing degree focused on children's health, clinical practice and patient care within healthcare environments. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour. The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, making graduates eligible to register as professional nurses upon successful completion. The first year introduces the nursing profession through Leading Self in Personal and Professional Practice, Nursing Sciences and Population Health 1, and Practice Learning for Nursing – Part 1. The second year expands into more complex care with Leading Self and Others in Personal and Professional Nursing Practice, Nursing Sciences and Population Health 2, Practice Learning for Nursing – Part 2, Preparation for Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry, Self-Managed Practice Experience, and The Effective Child Nurse. The final year consolidates this knowledge through Transformative Child Nursing Practice, Practice Learning for Nursing 3, and the Evidence Based Practice Inquiry Project.
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Entry requirements
112-128 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBC-ABB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . Study in a science or social science graded at a C (A Level) / Merit (BTEC/CTEC/Access) or above is desirable, but not essential. Other relevant non-UK qualifications, such as Irish FETAC/QQI pre-nursing courses will be considered. In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will b
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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: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Leading Self in Personal and Professional Practice
- Nursing Sciences and Population Health 1
- Practice Learning for Nursing – Part 1
- Leading Self and Others in Personal and Professional Nursing Practice
- Nursing Sciences and Population Health 2
- Practice Learning for Nursing – Part 2
- Preparation for Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry
- Self-Managed Practice Experience
- The Effective Child Nurse
- Transformative Child Nursing Practice
- Practice Learning for Nursing 3
- Evidence Based Practice Inquiry Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BN Nursing (Child) at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £31,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 more than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of BN Nursing (Child) at University of Winchester 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) at University of Winchester?
73% 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) at University of Winchester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BN Nursing (Child) at University of Winchester 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) at University of Winchester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.