Middlesbrough,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Child) in Sheffield United Kingdom | Teesside University
Teesside University
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Sheffield United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,000
(c. USD22,748.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A pediatric nurse provides care for both ill and well infants, children, and adolescents, along with their families, across diverse healthcare environments. Supporting families through challenging and emotionally charged healthcare journeys demands both empathy and professionalism—an honor that carries significant responsibility. Society holds nurses to exceptionally high standards of trust, and this program prepares professionals capable of meeting those demands. While demanding and rigorous, this career path offers profound fulfillment.
Pediatric nurses adopt a comprehensive approach, combining evidence-based methods with an understanding of current health challenges affecting youth.
Following Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines, the curriculum splits evenly between classroom instruction and hands-on training in pediatric settings like children's wards, community health services, school nursing programs, and neonatal units—building essential clinical competencies.
Modern technology enhances learning through a specialized pediatric simulation lab, where students safely practice critical skills using advanced equipment.
The curriculum covers specialized topics including developmental milestones, family-focused care, and child protection. Experienced pediatric nursing educators employ mixed teaching methods, blending in-person classes with digital learning platforms.
Patient families contribute to course development, ensuring real-world perspectives shape discussions about youth health challenges and their physical, psychological, and social impacts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You are expected to have:
a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths in place of English and Maths GCSE. Please note these are not required if you are doing an Access course however, you must have English and maths as listed below.
Plus any of the following qualifications:
GCE and VCE Advanced Level
112 points from two or three A levels.
AS Level
These are only acceptable combined with other qualifications. One AS level can be accepted when combined with two or three A Levels to meet the 112 points required.
Access course
112 UCAS points from a QAA-recognised Access course (any combination)
*We can accept level 2 Access units in communication and maths in place of English and maths GCSEs.
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma
112 points (DMM).
CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
112 points (C) in health and social care.
Foundation degree
A pass in any subject.
Irish Leaving Certificate
112 points from four or five Highers/Honours subjects.
Open University
60 credits at Level 4 with the Open University or a CertHE pass in any subject.
Scottish Highers
112 points from four or five Highers.
Advanced Scottish Highers
112 points from three Advanced Highers.
International applicants must have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent in line with the University English Language Policy that equates to overall IELTS 7 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing (or equivalent), before an unconditional offer is made.
IELTS - 7.0
PTE (Academic) - 66
Cambridge English scale - 185
Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE III Pass
a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths in place of English and Maths GCSE. Please note these are not required if you are doing an Access course however, you must have English and maths as listed below.
Plus any of the following qualifications:
GCE and VCE Advanced Level
112 points from two or three A levels.
AS Level
These are only acceptable combined with other qualifications. One AS level can be accepted when combined with two or three A Levels to meet the 112 points required.
Access course
112 UCAS points from a QAA-recognised Access course (any combination)
*We can accept level 2 Access units in communication and maths in place of English and maths GCSEs.
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma
112 points (DMM).
CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
112 points (C) in health and social care.
Foundation degree
A pass in any subject.
Irish Leaving Certificate
112 points from four or five Highers/Honours subjects.
Open University
60 credits at Level 4 with the Open University or a CertHE pass in any subject.
Scottish Highers
112 points from four or five Highers.
Advanced Scottish Highers
112 points from three Advanced Highers.
International applicants must have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent in line with the University English Language Policy that equates to overall IELTS 7 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing (or equivalent), before an unconditional offer is made.
IELTS - 7.0
PTE (Academic) - 66
Cambridge English scale - 185
Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE III Pass
Tuition
GBP
17,000