Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons)
Edge Hill University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Ormskirk (Main Campus)

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Start date

JAN-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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JAN-25

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Ormskirk (Main Campus)

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SEP-25

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Would you describe yourself as caring and compassionate? Nursing could be the career for you. Combine theory and practical experience while exploring nursing for children. Gain eligibility to register as a qualified children’s nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.Children’s nurses work in partnership with families to compassionately treat children and young people with acute and complex care needs, including life-limiting conditions.During our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) degree you’ll ...Read more

Would you describe yourself as caring and compassionate? Nursing could be the career for you. Combine theory and practical experience while exploring nursing for children. Gain eligibility to register as a qualified children’s nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.Children’s nurses work in partnership with families to compassionately treat children and young people with acute and complex care needs, including life-limiting conditions.During our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) degree you’ll learn techniques for offering comfort and reassurance to patients and their families in difficult circumstances. Study the approaches you’ll need to take to deliver care that’s sensitive to the child’s physical, developmental and emotional needs.Gain an understanding of the different settings in which you could be providing care, then develop your skills for the planning and delivery of interventions for positive health and wellbeing.Following graduation, you’ll be eligible to register as a qualified children’s nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
54/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
57th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
Children's Nursing
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
96%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Children's Nursing graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Children's Nursing graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30,P:0 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

No specific subjects are required.GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) are required.

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.

A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.

A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Popular A-level subjects

Children's Nursing

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
41%
Biology
23%
Sociology
23%
Health & Social Care
22%
General Studies
15%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Unfortunately this course is not available for International students.

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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

Since 1885, Edge Hill University has been helping students to embark on truly inspirational journeys, creating access to knowledge...

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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