Children's Nursing BN (Hons)

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Available with:

  • Foundation Year

 

Accreditations

Nursing and Midwifery CouncilWinner at the Student Nursing Times Award 2023

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Course Summary

Become a flexible practitioner caring for children, young people, and their families in a variety of settings as part of an interprofessional approach to care. 

This is a dynamic, interactive professional course which places the needs of children and their families, and Children’s Nursing practice at its centre. However, as a nurse for the future the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) expect you to provide care for people from all fields of nursing, so we will enhance your knowledge and skills in relation to caring for adults (including older people), those with mental health conditions and those with learning disabilities. 

The work of a children’s nurse can range from caring for a sick new-born baby or caring for a teenager with complex physical or psychological needs, to observing the development of a child or caring for a young person who has injured themselves. 

The Programme Team are committed to supporting students to realise their potential to become compassionate, competent and autonomous Children’s Nurses, able to meet current and future healthcare demands. 

The NHS Learning Support Fund provides additional funding for eligible healthcare students studying nursing. Further details can be found on the NHS Learning Support Fund page on our website. 

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What You'll Study

The Professional Studies Foundation Year route is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you will need to be successful at university and whilst on a professional and vocational course.

You will study a range of topics relating to your profession and the environment in which you will eventually work.  Areas of focus include person-centred care, mental health, children’s development, communication in a professional setting, social inequality, and how to apply psychology in the real world.

Teaching and learning is tailored and designed with specific modules that relate to the profession you are preparing to join. You will also be introduced to the professional codes and standards that you must uphold such as, the Nursing and Midwifery Code, Social Work England, College of Policing, and national Safeguarding guidance.

The Nursing Foundation Year will explore the theoretical aspects of health and nursing. You will examine key health and nursing concepts while having the opportunity to develop the academic and research skills required to enable you to succeed in your nursing degree. You will be based at Rigg Building in Chester for your Foundation Year. 

MODULES

  • University Study Skills (20 Credits) Core
  • Independent Project (20 Credits) Core
  • Health Studies (20 Credits) Core
  • Professional Nursing Practice (20 Credits) Core
  • Human Biology (20 Credits) Core
  • Applied Psychology (20 Credits) Core

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

 

You will apply theory to practice in Children's Nursing while developing key skills. You will also learn about anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.

MODULES

  • Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Integrated Pharmacology (20 Credits) Core
  • Introduction to Person Centred Care (20 Credits) Core
  • Person Centred Care (20 Credits) Core
  • 21st Century Nurse (20 Credits) Core
  • Practice Learning 1 (40 Credits) Core

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

Aims to equip you with the skills to demonstrate competence in coordinating and leading care. You will again study anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. 

MODULES

  • Trans-professional Research & Innovation (20 Credits) Core
  • Year abroad study exchange (120 Credits) Optional
  • Practice Learning 2a Children’s Nurse (20 Credits) Core
  • Practice Learning 2b Children’s Nurse (20 Credits) Core
  • Applied Sciences in Children’s Field (20 Credits) Core

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

Focuses on advancing your leadership and clinical skills in Children’s Nursing, and consolidating your understanding in other nursing fields.

MODULES

  • Prescribing Ready (20 Credits) Core
  • Advancing Leadership and Supervision (20 Credits) Core
  • Extended Project (40 Credits) Core
  • Practice Learning 3 Children’s Nurse (40 Credits) Core
  • Numeracy Competency for Registration Core

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

How You'll Learn

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This course offers a variety of teaching methods

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There are a range of assessment methods on the course

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This course is designed around in-person study

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There may be some online learning activities

You will be taught using lectures, seminars, tutorials, e-learning, practice-based workshops, practice in skills labs, practice simulation, learning-through-practice placements, and self- and guided study. We will support you to take responsibility for your own learning. 

Assessments include written assessments such as essays and a written exam; oral assessments such as presentations; and one-to-one oral examinations and practical assessments, including skills assessments and the ongoing practice assessment record. 

Beyond the Classroom

On this course, you’ll spend time out on placement where you’ll apply what you have learnt to real scenarios in healthcare settings, giving you genuine experience and insight that will prepare you for your future nursing career. 

Medical staff and students walking down a corridor.

Clinical Skills and Simulation Facilities Tour

Entry Requirements

112UCAS points

UCAS 

112 UCAS points 

GCE A Level 

Typical offer - BCC/BBC

BTEC 

BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D*

T Level 

T Level Health - Merit

Irish / Scottish Highers 

Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4

Scottish Highers: BBBB

International Baccalaureate 

26 points 

Access requirements 

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or Distinction 

OCR 

OCR Extended Diploma: DMM 

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements 

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. Applicants must also have GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or recognised Level 2 equivalent. Please note that applicants must also have evidence of recent study within the last five years. 

Safeguarding / Suitability 

All successful candidates who receive an offer of a place for this course and choose the University of Chester as their Firm choice will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice.

A couple of months prior to admission to this course, the University will contact you to request that you complete a self-declaration form detailing any relevant convictions or other information that you believe may have an impact upon your ability to undertake work with children or vulnerable adults. You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University as a registered body – there will be a charge for this.

Please note that the University does not accept previous DBS checks from other registered bodies or the update service.

For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit our  DBS web pages.

This course is not available to international students.

72UCAS points

UCAS 

72 UCAS points

GCE A Level 

72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels to include C in one subject

BTEC 

BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMP

BTEC Diploma: DM

Irish / Scottish Highers 

Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4

Scottish Highers: CCDD

International Baccalaureate 

24 points 

Access requirements 

Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall

OCR

OCR Extended Diploma: MMP

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements 

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Applicants must also have GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or recognised Level 2 equivalent.

Please note that applicants must also have evidence of recent study within the last five years.

Safeguarding / Suitability

 

All successful candidates who receive an offer of a place for this course and choose the University of Chester as their Firm choice will be required to undergo checks with regards to their suitability to practice.

A couple of months prior to admission to this course, the University will contact you to request that you complete a self-declaration form detailing any relevant convictions or other information that you believe may have an impact upon your ability to undertake work with children or vulnerable adults. You will also receive instructions on how to complete an online application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through the University as a registered body – there will be a charge for this.

Please note that the University does not accept previous DBS checks from other registered bodies or the update service.

For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit our DBS web pages.

 

Fees and Funding

£9,535per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for Home students entering University in 2025/26 are £9,535 a year, or £1,590 per 20-credit module for part-time study.

You can find more information about undergraduate fees on our Fees and Finance pages.

Students from the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey and the Republic of Ireland are treated as Home students for tuition fee purposes.

Students from countries in the European Economic Area and the EU will pay International Tuition Fees.

Students who have been granted Settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status and if eligible will be able to apply for Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans.

Students who have been granted Pre-settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status and if eligible will be able to apply for Tuition Fee Loans.

Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software. Compulsory field trips are covered by your tuition fees. 

If you are living away from home during your time at university, you will need to cover costs such as accommodation, food, travel and bills.

A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and occupational health clearance are required prior to admission onto the course. For details about the cost of the DBS and for further information please visit the Disclosure and Barring Service - DBS page on the website.

Who You'll Learn From

Sarah Rowland

Senior Lecturer
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Where You'll Study Wheeler, Chester

City centre location

Located within the lively city centre of Chester and overlooking the River Dee, Wheeler is home to most courses within Nursing and Midwifery, Health and Social Care, and Law.

Health and Social Care simulation suite

Our simulation suite emulates diverse healthcare spaces, ranging from a patient’s home and community clinic settings to acute care settings, including a Triage Assessment Area, Maternity Delivery Suite, Children’s Ward, and a General Ward.

Students working in the Nursing simulation suite

On-site library

Our on-site library houses extensive book collections, journals, and school-based resources, as well as computer suites and multimedia rooms that are ideal for Law students to access the Oxford University Press Law Trove, which houses all of their core texts online.

Social spaces

Wheeler’s café and coffee shop serves hot and cold drinks, snacks, and delicious meals. Meanwhile, the student common room provides a social, group work, and discussion space for students.

Your Future Career

Job Prospects

Successful graduates are able to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Children’s nurse. 

Careers service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

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