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

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**Discover the nursing job with your name on it.**We’ll help to get you there through our integrated Child Nursing degree – an innovative and accessible way to begin your pathway to becoming the best child nurse you can be.Developed in partnership with service users, carers, current students and practitioners, your learning will benefit from real-world experiences. Alongside required attendance we have a flexible and accessible approach to learning which enables you to access learning materials ...Read more


Discover the nursing job with your name on it.

We’ll help to get you there through our integrated Child Nursing degree – an innovative and accessible way to begin your pathway to becoming the best child nurse you can be.Developed in partnership with service users, carers, current students and practitioners, your learning will benefit from real-world experiences. Alongside required attendance we have a flexible and accessible approach to learning which enables you to access learning materials in a variety of ways.You’ll have access to the innovative learning technologies available at Leeds, including simulation and engaging online learning packages. You'll also gain essential experience on campus, in practice settings and within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust and private and voluntary sector organisations.On this course you'll become a forward-thinking nurse who has the competence and confidence to think critically and deliver high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-informed care. You’ll develop resilience and become a role model for other professionals and the children, young people and families you’ll provide care to. You’ll be taught how to work inclusively with all people and families and others involved in care.Join a world-class institution and lead the nursing charge today (QS World Rankings 2022).


Course highlights

- Developed in partnership with service users, carers, our current students and practitioners, this course allows you to benefit from real-world experiences.- You’ll have access to innovative technologies, such as simulation and engaging online learning packages, alongside essential experience on campus and in practice environments. Our clinical skills suite recreates a variety of healthcare settings, including a home setting, high dependency unit and hospital ward. Here, you’ll practice clinical skills such as measuring vital signs, medication management and enteral feeding methods.- Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Nursing (Complete University Guide 2024), we'll provide you with the outstanding education you need to grow and develop as a nurse.- Opportunities to study abroad with either a short healthcare related option or a study abroad year which will develop transferable skills and intercultural awareness. Find out more in the 'Study abroad' section.


Accreditation

Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Students who successfully complete this programme will be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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95%
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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Annabelle
04 Mar 24

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Modules

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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

A-Level: BBB including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, SociologyNot including General Studies or Critical Thinking.GCSE: 5 GCSEs at Grade C or 4 including English (Language or Literature), Maths and a Science.

BB in Advanced Highers and BBBBB in Highers. A science must also be taken at Advanced Higher.B in an Advanced Higher and BBBBB in Highers. A science must also be taken at Advanced Higher.BBBBBB in Highers including a science.

60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, with 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Must also include 12 science credits at Level 3.GCSEs: GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 / C

Applicants must obtain 34 points overall, including 3 subjects at higher level including at least one science related subject, each at grade 5 and above.

Applicants must obtain 2 H2 and 4 H3 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level), with H2 in a Science subject.

Extended Diploma: DDD in Health and Social Care or Applied ScienceDiploma: DD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science, plus one A Level at Grade B, or BTEC / CTEC at DistinctionGCSEs: Five GCSEs at a Grade 4 / C, including English, Mathematics and two Sciences (either single sciences (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or dual award)

T Level in Health and Health Science - Merit.

Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at grade B.

Popular A-level subjects

Children's Nursing

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

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Psychology
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Chemistry
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English Literature
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Mathematics
18%
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