The Child Nursing BSc prepares you for a fulfilling and rewarding career in caring for children and young people as well as supporting families through their childs illness.
Overview
This BSc prepares you for a fulfilling and rewarding career in caring for children and young people as well as supporting families through their child's illness. It allows you to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
Child nursing is a fulfilling and challenging profession, caring for children up to the age of 16. You need to be versatile and resilient as you will be caring for children who have acute or long-term health problems, mental ill health, special needs or who are terminally ill. It is essential that as a children's nurse you can empower children of all ages and also provide support to families.
The School of Health Sciences previously incorporated the St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery - this gives students a unique opportunity to benefit from over a 100 year teaching history.
The Guardian University Guide 2013 ranked City 1st in London for Nursing.
Why study Child Nursing at City?
- Broaden your knowledge through clinical placements which take place in London's leading hospitals and within community settings.
- Enhance your career prospects - City ranks high for graduate employability and has excellent opportunities for further general and specialist postgraduate study within nursing.
- Learn via our flexible and innovative virtual learning environments and clinical skills platforms - ensuring you are prepared for a hospital environment.
- Gain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and entry to a respected profession.
- Gain with tuition fees paid by the NHS - bursaries are also available.
Download tuition fees and bursary information for NHS funded courses
Entry Requirements:
- A Level: 280 UCAS tariff points, typically BBC at A2.
- IB: 32
- Access to HE Diploma in a Nursing, Midwifery, Health or Social Care subject: Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 21 credits at Distinction, 15 credits at Level 2, must include Mathematics and English Language GCSE equivalent passed at first attempt, if not already achieved.
- BTEC: Extended Diploma DMM (Health and Social Care or Science related subject).
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 280 UCAS points with at least 180 gained at Higher. English Language and Maths from Ordinary Level grades A1-B3, unless part of Higher.
Course Fees:
- Full-time EU: £Tuition fees are paid by the NHS for home and EU students
Start Date:
September 2013
UCAS code:
B703
Entry Requirements
Typical offers require one of the following:
- A Level: 280 UCAS tariff points, typically BBC at A2. General Studies, Key Skills and Critical Thinking are not accepted at A2. Please note all applicants must have 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language at A*-C. A/AS-levels in Biological Sciences or Social Sciences are preferred.
- IB: 32
- Access to HE Diploma in a Nursing, Midwifery, Health or Social Care subject: Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 21 credits at Distinction, 15 credits at Level 2, must include Mathematics and English Language GCSE equivalent passed at first attempt, if not already achieved.
- BTEC: Extended Diploma DMM
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 280 UCAS points with at least 180 gained at Higher. English Language and Maths from Ordinary Level grades A1-B3, unless part of Higher.
Special entry requirements
Students are required to have occupational health and enhanced Criminal Records clearance and character references.
English Requirements
If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:
IELTS: An overall band score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each component
TOEFL: 110 internet-based total
Visa Requirements
City University London retains Highly Trusted Status from UKBA, enabling us to sponsor international students to study in the UK.
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than 6 months
- Students on courses of less than 6 months
- Students on a pre-sessional English Language course
For more information see our main Visa page.
Course Content
Course Structure
The first year focuses on relationship centred care as well as considering the psychological, social and biological factors influencing health. There will be an opportunity for simulated practice as well as a practice placement.
In year 2 you will continue to explore these themes in the context of acute and long term care and in the final year the emphasis is on leading and managing in professional
practice. Honours degree students will undertake a 6,000 word dissertation.
During the practice-based module students spend the final 12 weeks of the course on a practice area of their choice, subject to availability. Students will have a placement base and have some flexibility to identify practice experiences with their mentor.
Read the full programme specification.
Teaching and Assessment
The degree is taught by expert staff who are leaders in the field of children's nursing and who have a passion for the practice, education and research needs of children and young people.
You will be taught through lectures, facilitated group work and enquiry-based learning.
Our Virtual Learning Environment allows flexible and innovative e-learning and e-communication opportunities. Students have access to online course materials, resources, interactive activities, assessment and communication tools within an online community. Our Clinical Skills Online (CSO) resource provides a step by step video demonstration on clinical skills.
The new Clinical Skills Centre at the University provides clinical skills teaching and learning in a simulated ward.
Assessment includes written reports, public health work, reflective essays, group presentations and multiple choice exams. Practice is assessed by the student's mentor and personal tutor and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in a simulated environment.
Read the full programme specification.
Fees
- Full-time EU: £Tuition fees are paid by the NHS for home and EU students
Your tuition fees will normally be paid for by the NHS, subject to you meeting the residency requirements.
Download tuition fees and bursary information for NHS funded courses
Funding
For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.
Scholarships
New for 2013 entrants: Up to £500 cash each year for at least three years for students on this course. Read more here to see if you might qualify.Bursaries
You may also be eligible to apply for a means-tested bursary. Please visit the NHS Bursaries page of our website, or the NHS Student Bursaries website for details.Placements
You will spend around 50% of your time on clinical placements. This takes place in settings such as acute care, GP surgeries, nursing homes, private hospitals,
patients' homes and in the community.
Most placements are within our 'community of practice', a partnership of healthcare providers in North East London. Placement blocks run from four to 12 weeks. They allow you to become familiar with the needs of the local community and its health care providers.
Career Prospects
Successful graduates will be registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which provides a professional qualification which is widely recognised.
Find out how studying at City University London helps you to improve your job prospects.
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Nursing: Child
UCAS code: B703
