Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons)
University of Worcester
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.3) View reviews

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
academic-cap
Qualification

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

location-pin
Location

Main Site

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

SEP-25

time
Duration

3 Years

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

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

Location

Main Site

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

SELECTED

Subjects

Select a subject


Nursing
SELECTED

Exam type

Select a an exam type


UCAS Tariff
SELECTED

Access to HE Diploma
SELECT

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

Course info

**Prepare for a rewarding career in paediatric healthcare with our child nursing degree. As a children’s nurse you could work in an NHS or private hospital, at a day care centre, clinic or in the community.**Our child nursing degree is taught on-campus through lectures, seminars, and practical skills sessions, and with placements across the region. Throughout the course we place the needs of the child or young person and their family at the forefront of everything we do.Your lecturers will get ...Read more


Prepare for a rewarding career in paediatric healthcare with our child nursing degree. As a children’s nurse you could work in an NHS or private hospital, at a day care centre, clinic or in the community.

Our child nursing degree is taught on-campus through lectures, seminars, and practical skills sessions, and with placements across the region. Throughout the course we place the needs of the child or young person and their family at the forefront of everything we do.Your lecturers will get to know you personally. They use tailored support and reflections to understand your strengths and they know how to push you to develop throughout your child nursing degree. When you start, you’ll be assigned a Personal Academic Tutor. Usually this is one of the lecturers teaching on your course and they typically remain with you throughout your studies.To prepare you for practice you will take part in skills and simulation days. These hands-on sessions take place in our simulation suites which replicate the clinical environment you’ll be working in when you graduate. You'll become confident in different techniques with a range of simulated case studies and clinical scenarios, all designed to give you an authentic insight into the role of a child nurse.You’ll put your knowledge and decision making into practice with placement opportunities in the community where you will be working with children, young people, and their families. Placement settings include hospitals, day care centres, schools, hospices, clinics and in the community.


Placements

We have excellent links with NHS Trusts and healthcare providers in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Birmingham, and Dudley.Around half of your time will be spent on practice placements in each year of the child nursing degree. Your placements run in blocks across the year, normally with experiences in at least two different placement settings each year.While out on placement you’ll learn from experienced nurses and have the support of your tutors. These practical experiences, in combination with your time on campus, prepare you to be a skilled, compassionate, and confident child nurse.


Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). When you graduate you’ll be eligible to register as a nurse with the NMC, the professional regulatory body for nurses.


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-


Ofsted Outstanding

in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
52/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
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
L
Liberty
16 Nov 23

best: nightlife, tutors worst: lectures not very engaging..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
20 Jan 23

The campus offers a wide range of facilities for the students including a sports gym, a social bar, a library and more. The University also offers support via the student union if..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Modules (Year 2)
Modules (Year 3)
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

Exam type

UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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

DMM Grades / Points required

GCSE English Language & Maths Grade C/4 or above.(Functional Skills Level 2 is acceptable)

Minimum of 30 credits at Merit or Distinction

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
40%
Biology
24%
Health & Social Care
22%
Sociology
18%
English Literature
13%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Children's Nursing reviews

Children's Nursing
Children's Nursing
L
Liberty
16 Nov 23
Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons)
best: nightlife, tutors worst: lectures not very engaging...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
20 Jan 23
Nursing (Child) BSc (Hons)
The campus offers a wide range of facilities for the students including a sports gym, a social bar, a library and more. The University also offers support via the student union if...
Read more
Review breakdown
University rating
University rating
Students' union
Societies and Sports
University halls
Facilities
Lecturers and teaching quality
Local life
Career prospects
Student support
Location
Campus look and feel
Student life
Course rating
Course content
Work placements and internships
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
University location
Cost of living
Safety
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Location
Safety
Room allocation
Internet/wifi
Value for money
Property management

How Children's Nursing students rated:

Student rating
( 3.9) 9 reviews
5 star
23%
4 stars
44%
3 stars
33%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%

How all students rated:

Student rating
( 4.3) 1,359 reviews
5 star
47%
4 stars
39%
3 stars
12%
2 stars
1%
1 star
1%
Search reviews that mention

Uni info

University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

Student rating
( 4.3) View reviews
CUG ranking
88th
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate