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Children's Nursing
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
The programme is focused around developing Children’s nurses who are
inquisitive, clinically astute, intelligently adaptable, and able to respond to the
current and future needs of children and young people. You will learn how to
put children, young people and their families at the centre of your care.
Our Children’s Nursing degree adopts an innovative curriculum model
integrating theory and practice elements, which upon successful
completion, contribute to admission to the Nursing and Midwifery
Council Professional Register. A variety of teaching and learning
strategies are used throughout the programme and self-directed study
is encouraged to promote independent learning and the development
of lifelong learning skills. The development of clinical skills is an integral
part of the programme and is supported in practice placements by
qualified mentors and in the excellent clinical skills laboratories by
experienced lecturers.
The programme also encompasses an innovative assessment strategy
and student support is taken seriously with each student being allocated
a personal tutor and having access to a variety of academic and pastoral
advice services. Alongside these services a peer mentoring system is
employed in order to support you through the Children’s Nursing degree.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Knowledge for Professional Nursing
Practice, Nursing (Children)
Second Year
• Developing Professional Nursing
Practice, Nursing (Children)
Third Year
• Transition to Professional Nursing
Practice, Nursing (Children)
What will this mean for my future?
Placements for the Children’s Nursing degree run throughout the 3 year
course and have been developed to reflect the reality of the journey
children and young people experience when receiving healthcare.
Placements will be undertaken within the acute hospital children’s
setting and in a variety of community areas, which may include Children’s
centres, schools and with the children’s community teams. All of which
will help you prepare for a career within Children’s Nursing.
This is a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved programme. Students who
successfully complete the programme may apply for NMC nursing registration.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - B730
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Course duration
3 years
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements