University of Brighton
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Brighton
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Course contact details
Course enquiries
Phone:01273 644644
Course summary
As a children's nurse you'll deliver skilled, evidence-based care to children and young people, working in partnership with their parents, carers and families. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team of health and social care professionals.
Our accredited children's nursing degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a caring and compassionate professional.
Simulated healthcare in our clinical skills and simulation suites, and nursing skills zone will ensure you can confidently apply theory to practice.
Clinical practice placements are offered in a range of hospital and community settings, working alongside a variety of multi-professional teams.
Top reasons to choose this course
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Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Placements with NHS and non-NHS healthcare providers in both acute and community settings.
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Learn in our clinical skills and simulation suites, and practice independently in our nursing skills zone.
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You’ll share some modules with students on our adult and mental health nursing degrees, allowing you to benefit from interprofessional collaboration.
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Support throughout your degree from our student-run Nursing Society.
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100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after their degree, 100% of working graduates in highly skilled work as nursing professionals – Graduate Outcomes Survey.
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Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.
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Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in nursing and midwifery, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.
Modules
Year 1
Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People
Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People
Human Biology for Nursing
Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1
Year 2
Quality Improvement Using Evidence-based Nursing Practice
Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness
Child Development and Transitions
Assessing and Planning Complex Care in Children's Nursing
Practice Learning for Children’s Nursing Year 2
Final year
Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice
Enhanced Physical Assessment of the Child and Young Person
Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams
Children's Nursing in Context
Practice Learning for Children’s Nursing Year 3
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Brighton
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 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:
- B730
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus Code:
- B
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Brighton 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
14 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:
- B730
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus Code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course does not take applications from International applicants who require a Student visa.
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
112 pointsA level
BBCMust include a Science or Social Science subject at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMMIn a health or Science subject.
Access to HE Diploma
D: 18 credits M: 27 creditsAccess must be in a Health Studies, Nursing or Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 pointsMust include three subjects at Higher Level, one to be a science subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3, H3GCSE/National 4/National 5
with Access course – maths and English.
with A-levels, BTEC or Open University module K101 – at least three GCSEs including maths and English.
Functional Skills 2 accepted in lieu of GCSE English and maths.
T Level
MHealth; Healthcare Science or Science T Level accepted on this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
- Other
- Age requirement: Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course begins. Deferred applications: We are not able to accept applications for deferred entry onto this course. If you wish to apply for a later year of entry, we recommend waiting until the admissions cycle for that year opens – this is usually in October of each year.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Sponsorship information
This course is eligible for an NHS bursary. For details see: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learning-support-fund/new-student-funding
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