Nursing - Child - BSc (Hons)

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to become a registered children's nurse. Students will learn how to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for children and young people in a variety of healthcare settings. The course covers topics such as child development, pharmacology, nutrition and dietetics, and pediatric nursing practice. Students will also gain experience through clinical placements and have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as neonatal care or community nursing.

Additional Information

This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and is recognized as a qualifying course for registration as a children's nurse. Graduates of this course are eligible to register with the NMC and work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community care settings.

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Birmingham City University is one of the largest and most diverse universities in the UK, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university has a strong reputation for producing graduates who are highly skilled and employable, and has a commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Located in the heart of Birmingham, the university is easily accessible by public transportation or car, and offers a range of student services and facilities.

Our aim is to develop you into a graduate nurse who is able to work flexibly across a range of settings and meet the health needs of the whole person throughout their lifespan. We will work with you on your development to help you become a skilled, knowledgeable, emotionally intelligent nurse, able to lead and co-ordinate compassionate, evidence-based, person- and family-centered care while working as an integral member of interdisciplinary teams. The university-based elements of the first two years of your course are integrated, with all fields of nursing working together. In your final year, the theory you learn will be specific to child nursing. You will study five modules each year. In year one, you will complete a year-long practice module that will prepare and support you to develop your confidence and competence in practice as you work towards independently leading and coordinating care.

120 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level