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Nursing (Child)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Course summary

Become a nurse with BSc Nursing (Child) at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 2nd in the UK and 6th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject 2023), and shape the future of healthcare.

On your three-year Nursing degree you will develop the wide-ranging skills needed to provide evidence-based and compassionate nursing care to children through an extensive range of placements, simulated practice in our specialist facilities, and clinical skills teaching by world-class educators and practicioners.

You will learn how children's health needs can be very different to those of adults and will also develop advanced communication skills, focused on paediatric nursing.

You will graduate from this course with the chance to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Child).

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years, to ensure you have the learning opportunities to deliver patient care confidently. Examples of core modules for year one include:

An Introduction to Professional Practice (Level 4),
Applied Health Science for Nursing Practice
Foundations of Health Sciences for Nursing Practice
Fundamental Aspects of Care
Global and Public Health
Person Centred Nursing Care
Part 1 Practice Placement 1 for BSc and MN
Part 1 Practice Placement 2 for BSc and MN

For a full list of the modules available, please visit the course page.

Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.

Assessment method

Throughout your degree you'll be supported to achieve your best in assessments by our vibrant Health Sciences community, your Personal Academic Tutor, and your Practice Mentor.

You'll be assessed throughout this degree through a variety of assessment methods including: essays, written exams, and practical exams. In addition, your placement experience will also count towards your final degree classification.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site - Highfield Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 22 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B735
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Southampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B735
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level BBB

BBB, preferably including science or social science subject. A pass in science practical is required where applicable.

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

DDM in Health Studies or Science

Access to HE Diploma D: 30 credits M: 9 credits P: 6 credits

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit Must be Science Based

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.

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

DD from BTEC National Diploma and grade B in A-level subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) D

D from BTEC National Extended Certificate and grades BB from two A-level subjects.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) DDM

DDM in Health Studies or Science

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) DD

DD from BTEC Diploma and grade B in A-level subject

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) D

D from BTEC Subsidary Diploma and grades BB in two A-level subjects

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 30 points

Pass, with overall score of 30, with 15 points at Higher Level International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) B

BB from two A levels and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

Extended Project Not accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3

Preferably a science or social science. Plus English and Maths Ordinary Level O4 or higher.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal M2, M2, M2

Preferably including a science or social science subject.

T Level M

Health and Healthcare Science – An overall Merit with grade B in the core element

GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9). GCSE Science (A*-C or 4-9) also required if not offered as a level 3 qualification. Certain GCSE equivalent qualifications will be considered.

FETAC / QQI Level 5 120 Credits: Pass in every module, with distinction essential in at least 5 modules including Human Growth and Development (or Biology), Anatomy and Physiology and Nursing Theory. Applicants are also required to hold Ordinary Maths and English at O4 or higher. Certain FETAC modules will be accepted in lieu of these.

Recent relevant study within the last 5 years.

You may be required to attend a selection day and complete satisfactory Occupational Health and Police Checks.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Reading & Speaking and with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Most of the students who enrolled on this course in previous years met their offer conditions at our published entry criteria, securing their place on their chosen course.

We encourage all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, to apply to study with us. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Learn more on the University of Southampton website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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