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The BSc Nursing Science (Child) program equips you to become a Registered Nurse skilled in prioritizing patient needs, delivering effective care, and upholding professional standards. Aligned with the latest NMC guidelines, you'll develop critical thinking abilities to address complex healthcare challenges affecting children, adolescents, and their families. Your education will combine theoretical learning at our Coach Lane Campus with practical placements, creating a cohesive blend of knowledge and hands-on experience. Following the standard academic calendar, you'll have opportunities during Easter and summer breaks for supplemental projects, internships, or much-needed downtime.This degree fosters compassionate, evidence-based care through curiosity, innovation, and teamwork. You'll gain the expertise to significantly improve health outcomes for infants, children, teenagers, and their families.How does the BSc (Hons) Nursing Science degree develop professional competencies?Career readiness remains central to the curriculum, culminating in a final-year Leadership and Management Internship. This vocational program leads directly to NMC registration under updated Standards, accelerating your nursing career progression. We've integrated research, leadership, and advanced practice components throughout to prepare you for the evolving healthcare landscape outlined in the NMC's 'Future Nurse' initiative.Upon graduation, you'll emerge as a responsible healthcare professional capable of health promotion, comprehensive care coordination, team leadership, and quality improvement. Northumbria maintains strong collaborations with partner Trusts and has designed this program alongside clinical experts and service users, ensuring alignment with employer expectations and our outstanding graduate employment rates.
112 UCAS Tariff points
 
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
Subject Requirements:
 
There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
 
GCSE Requirements:
 
Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
 
Additional Requirements:
 
Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements.
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0, with a minimum writing score of 6.5 and all other components at a minimum score of 7.0, or Occupational English Test (OET) with at least a grade B (350 to 440) in reading, listening and speaking, and at least a grade C+ (300 to 340) in writing.