Nursing (Children’s)

BSc (Hons)

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Overview

The government has outlined new funding for nursing, midwifery and other allied health professions courses.

UK/EU students at English universities will receive up to £8,000 with a minimum of £5,000 a year in funding.

This three-year full-time degree in Children’s Nursing leads to a professional nursing qualification and eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

This is a practical, patient-centred course with equal amounts of theory and clinical practice which enables you to experience different aspects of healthcare. You'll have the opportunity to work within areas such as the new children’s unit and the newly refurbished children’s Accident and Emergency area, as well as community settings in both urban and rural areas.

Children have specific health needs in order to minimise the impact of illness, so require care from dedicated knowledgeable learners to ensure their safety and wellbeing. At Bradford you will provide care to children and families from a range of different backgrounds.

You will be supported in your learning by experienced children’s nursing practitioners who will help you gain skills in nursing in both hospital and community settings.

We now accept NVQ Level 3 in any subject - you must currently be working in a health environment as a healthcare assistant, support worker or carer with 2 years’ work experience.

Overseas nursing placement

You’ll have the opportunity of an optional overseas placement.

You'll gain insight into healthcare practices in other countries and experience different approaches to care. You could study in the Philippines, Morocco, Vietnam and Bermuda. This will help broaden your cultural awareness and understanding of global nursing practices.

Professional accreditation

This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as the statutory body and regulator of nursing and midwifery healthcare professions.

Find out what course accreditations and approvals are, and how they can help you achieve your future goals.

Rankings

The University of Bradford is ranked 4th in the Yorkshire and Humber region for Children's Nursing (The Guardian University Guide 2026).

As soon as I came to Bradford I felt like I belonged here. I've especially loved my placements, I've experienced neonatal units, health visiting, school nursing, surgical and medical wards and the support I've had has been absolutely amazing, I can't fault it.

Rosie, BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children’s)

Entry requirements during Clearing

Places are available for this course via Clearing. There may be some flexibility in entry requirements for courses that still have places available for this year's September entry. Apply now to find out if we can offer you a place.

Apply through Clearing

A levels

BBB, to include at least two full A-levels. There are no specific subject requirements.

T levels

Merit - there are no subject-specific requirements.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM - there are no specific subject requirements.

Applicants on Access Programmes

120 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma - there are no subject-specific requirements.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

120 UCAS tariff points to include at least 80 points from 2 HL subjects. Plus Mathematics at HL2 or SL2, and English A at SL5 or HL5 with no subskills below 4, or English B at HL5 with no subskills below 5, or SL 7 with no subskills below 6.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics at grade 4. Level 2 equivalencies are accepted in their place.

Additional entry requirements

NVQ Level 3

We accept NVQ Level 3 in any subject. You must currently be working in a health environment as a healthcare assistant, support worker or carer with two years’ work experience.

As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers.

All places are offered subject to a satisfactory occupational health screening, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a satisfactory reference.

Applicants with criminal convictions

Once you accept your offer, you will be asked to declare any criminal convictions you hold (including spent convictions). Having a criminal conviction does not mean that you cannot enrol on the course, you will need to go through a criminal convictions panel process.

English language requirements

7.0 overall with no sub-test less than 7.0

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.

Transferring from another university

Applications to transfer to year 2 or 3 will not be considered for this programme.

Your learning journey

All module information is for 2026 entry, and is subject to change.

First Year

Core

Second Year

Core

Final Year

Core

Critical perspectives in Nursing
The Business of Caring
Co-ordinating and Leading Care
Improving Safety and Quality of care
Practice 3
Practice Hours – stage 3

Teaching, learning and assessment

The programme is framed around four core concepts:

direct clinical/patient care
leadership and collaborative practice
improving quality
developing practice and developing self and others

These are common to all fields of nursing and represent the NMC domains (NMC 2010). The core concepts form a framework of key content which is revisited across the three years, progressing from an introduction and broad understanding of concepts, to complex in-depth application of concepts applied to nursing.

The intention is to facilitate your development by introducing you to the fundamental knowledge and skills centred on core and field subjects required to meet the health needs of all patient/client groups, whilst ensuring you develop the specific in-depth knowledge and skills to meet the complex health needs of people from your chosen field of practice. However, you will not only learn about and become competent nursing patients/clients in your own field of nursing but you will also become confident in nursing patients/clients who have an additional condition related to other fields of nursing. For example; learning to work with patients/service users with problems associated with your own field of nursing but who also have a learning disability.

Our facilities

Take a virtual tour of our Nursing subject facilities.

You'll use some or all of these facilities on the following courses:

Explore our state-of-the-art facilities designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in nursing.

Discover the Sim Suite, Wet Lab and Child Simulation Suite, and experience the innovative DHEZ Tech House.

Gain hands-on experience and learn from professional nurses, setting the foundation for your future in healthcare.

Explore Nursing in our virtual experience

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee 2026

UK: £9,790

The University of Bradford will charge home rate tuition fees up to the maximum allowed by the UK Government.

Should the UK Government choose to increase the maximum tuition fee allowed in the second and subsequent years of your course, the University will raise tuition fees in line with UK Government policy and approvals.

International: £16,890

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

The government has outlined new funding for nursing, midwifery and other allied health professions courses. Students at English universities will receive up to £8,000 with a minimum of £5,000 a year in funding.

See our fees and financial support section.

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you live in England you may be able to apply for a special Government-funded Master's Loan to help pay your tuition fees and living costs. You don't have to pay the loan back until you're earning a certain amount of money.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career prospects

Career options for Children's Nursing graduates include:

Community Children's Nurse
Children's Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal Nurse
Children's Emergency Department Nurse
Specialist Healthcare Practitioner for the Youth Justice Service

Discover more about these careers in our Five careers for Children's Nursing graduates blog.

Career opportunities

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the careers section.

Support for your studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.

In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.