This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners in the field of Children & Young People's Nursing. Students on this programme will begin in February 2026.Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in University learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland.Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice. Our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded, and we were awarded the Best Student Experience award in the 2021 Student Nursing Times Awards.Queens University Belfast is the only Northern Ireland institution that offers Children's & Young People's Nursing which provides generalist and specialist care from birth to 19 years and young adulthood. Children's & Young People's Nurses provide a unique contribution to the care of children, young people and their families across a range of care environments including transition to adult services. With in-depth knowledge and understanding of growth and development, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology and nursing care, Children's & Young People's nurses are also involved in supporting children and young people with long term conditions, learning disabilities or mental health issues.