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

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3 Years

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This course is underpinned by the desire to deliver kind, compassionate nursing care. By studying BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children’s) with NMC registration, you can be confident that you’ll meet the standards and competencies contained within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).If youre caring, compassionate and passionate about helping others, this degree can help you start a rewarding career.Join an undergraduate programme accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council: when you graduate, ...Read more

This course is underpinned by the desire to deliver kind, compassionate nursing care. By studying BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children’s) with NMC registration, you can be confident that you’ll meet the standards and competencies contained within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).If you're caring, compassionate and passionate about helping others, this degree can help you start a rewarding career.Join an undergraduate programme accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council: when you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register and practise as a Children’s nurse.Gain essential practical experience on a range of clinical placements in a range of Children’s settings including, acute inpatient, community, private and voluntary sector, and schools.The course will equip you with vital nursing skills and our use of clinical supervision throughout the course will enable you to develop resilience and reflective practice. On successful completion of this degree, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and go into practice as a nurse.Our nursing students have an outstanding employability track record locally, nationally and internationally.We offer full support to help you achieve your career goals, including guidance on applications, CVs and interview techniques. Health care organisations large and small attend our annual employer fairs as part of their recruitment drives. Some of our students are fortunate enough to have several job offers by the time they complete their course. Graduates from this programme could go on to work in a range of healthcare settings across hospitals and in community-based teams. They may also go into community care homes, forensic services, acute, community, CAMHS, school health, safeguarding, specialist roles or the voluntary sector. There may also be opportunities for you to work overseas.

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48/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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43rd
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79th
What students say
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Salma
09 Mar 25

I think the school is great I enjoy the library..Read more

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Phoebie
07 Mar 25

The place is great and accommodates everyone, its diverse and the welcome was great. Easy to mingle with other students and pleasant atmosphere. So far I haven't got any issues or..Read more

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A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D24M21P0 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Grades / Points required

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

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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

£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,900 per year

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Salma
09 Mar 25
Nursing (Adult)
I think the school is great I enjoy the library...
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Phoebie
07 Mar 25
Nursing (Mental Health)
The place is great and accommodates everyone, its diverse and the welcome was great. Easy to mingle with other students and pleasant atmosphere. So far I haven't got any issues or...
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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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