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Nursing (Child)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 10/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Join some of the brightest and best students preparing to become the nursing leaders of tomorrow and explore the healthcare needs of children in a variety of environments.

You'll be based in a department renowned for cutting-edge research into healthcare practice and policy where you'll study a scientific, research-informed curriculum in world-class facilities. We'll help you get the very best out of your time in York, ensuring you develop the knowledge and skills you need to be an effective nurse.

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:
B732
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

Essential Subjects: Sociology or Science (or equivalent) is essential. We will accept the following A level subjects as a science: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology and Statistics.

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

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Science or Sociology (or equivalent qualification) is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level equivalent.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher including 12 Science, Mathematics or Sociology-related units.

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

With 5 in Higher Level Science or Sociology.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - A - B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Extended Project - C

If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDM

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Science or Sociology (or equivalent qualification) is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level equivalent.

T Level

We consider a range of T Level qualifications. For Child Nursing, we will consider T Levels in Health, Healthcare Science and Science. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
GCSE (or equivalent) English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade C/4.

English language requirements

Undergraduate English Language requirements https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/entry/english-language/

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.

Contextual offers take social and economic factors that may have prevented you from reaching your true academic potential into account.

We know that some students face significant barriers during their journey to university. Contextual offers promote fairness and diversity in our community of talented students.

With a contextual offer, UK students can receive a reduced offer of up to two grades below our typical entry requirements.

Learn more on the University of York website

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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
EU£31100Year 1
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
International£31100Year 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

Please note these fees are for 2025 entry. Fees for 2026 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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