Nursing (Children's)
About this course
BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year in Nursing (Child), covering the principles of care for children and young people. Core topics include Communication & Writing and Ethics & Professional Practice. The foundation year builds knowledge of anatomy and fundamentals of care while easing the transition to degree-level study, and students learn alongside other healthcare professions. Clinical simulation and practice learning modules run throughout, with placement opportunities in the final three years across hospitals, schools, clinics, hospices and community settings.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 32
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 74%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 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
- Essential Skills for Learning in Healthcare
- Science for Healthcare
- Health and Wellbeing in Today’s Society
- Becoming a Healthcare Professional
- Professional and Academic Skills for Learning in Nursing
- Foundation of Anatomy and Physiology for Physical and Mental Health Care Across the Lifespan
- Nurses' Role in Promoting Health and Well-being
- Safe and Effective Approaches to Nursing Practice
- Simulation and Practice Learning 1
- Simulation and Practice Learning 2
- Human Factors: Improving Quality and Safety
- Pharmacology and Medicines Optimisation in Nursing
- Applied Biosciences and Pathophysiology for Children's Nursing Practice
- Simulation and Practice Learning in Nursing 3
- Simulation and Practice Learning in Nursing 4
- Independent Project: Quality Improvement and Innovation for Professional Practice
- Leadership and Transition to the Newly Qualified Nurse
- Simulation and Practice Learning in Children’s Nursing 1
- Simulation and Practice Learning in Children’s Nursing 2
- Coordinating Neonatal Nursing Care
- Coordinating Care in Neighbourhood Nursing Across the Lifespan
- Coordinating Care for Children and Young People's Mental Health
- Coordinating Care for Dementia and Frailty in the Older Adult
- Coordinating Care for Global Public and Population Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Nursing (Children's) at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of Nursing (Children's) at University of Worcester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Nursing (Children's) at University of Worcester?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Nursing (Children's) at University of Worcester?
The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is Nursing (Children's) at University of Worcester accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
Does Nursing (Children's) at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Nursing (Children's) at University of Worcester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.