MNurs Masters in Nursing (Child)
About this course
MNurs (Hons) in MNurs (Hons) Masters in Nursing (Child), a nursing (child) degree centred on nursing practice, clinical care, and healthcare study. Core topics include Research Methods. Students complete a four-year curriculum leading to eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a registered nurse. The first year covers the foundations through Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing, Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing, Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1. The second year builds on this with Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan, Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health, Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3. The third year advances into Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills, Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care, Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5. The final year concludes with a dissertation titled Dissertation - Advancing Evidence-based Practice and Implementing Research into Practice, alongside Enhanced Patient Assessment and Clinical Decision-making Skills, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 7, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 8.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including sociology or a science subject. We will accept the following A level subjects as a science: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology and Statistics. IB: 34 overall including 5 in sociology or a science subject at Higher Level. BTEC: DDM including sufficient science or sociology-related units We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus BB at A level Distinction, Merit in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level Your combination of qualifications must meet the essential subject requirements for the course. Contact ug-admissions@york.ac.uk if you require further guidance.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 88%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 89%
- Caring personal services: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 98%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 98%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 68%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
- Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
- Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 2
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan
- Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health
- Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4
- Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills
- Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care
- Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 6
- Dissertation - Advancing Evidence-based Practice and Implementing Research into Practice
- Enhanced Patient Assessment and Clinical Decision-making Skills
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 7
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 8
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MNurs Masters in Nursing (Child) at University of York earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £37,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of MNurs Masters in Nursing (Child) at University of York do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MNurs Masters in Nursing (Child) at University of York?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MNurs Masters in Nursing (Child) at University of York?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is MNurs Masters in Nursing (Child) at University of York accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
Does MNurs Masters in Nursing (Child) at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MNurs Masters in Nursing (Child) at University of York?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.