BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Child)

The Undergraduate Nursing Studies - Child course at Glasgow Caledonian University is a degree programme that trains students to deliver professional nursing care and clinical skills to infants, young children, and adolescents. The course takes a hands-on approach, providing students with hospital and community placements and using a simulated environment for clinical skills training.Course Content: The four year full-time course comprises of modules that cover a variety of topics including Professional Values and Leadership, Health and Wellbeing in Illness, Applied Anatomy and Physiology, and Person-centred Care to mention a few. The course also entails practical experience as students undertake several placements in hospitals and community settings under the supervision of experienced nurses. Key Modules: Some of the key modules that students will study include Professional Values and Leadership, Developing a Public Health Perspective, Health and Wellbeing in Illness, Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Person-centred Care, and Transition to NMC Registration. Accreditations: The Undergraduate Nursing Studies - Child course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which allows students to register as a Nurse (Child) upon graduation. Future Careers: Upon completion of the course, work opportunities include roles in hospital paediatric departments, neonatal units, community child health nursing, and children’s hospices amongst others. Some graduates also take up positions in research, the commercial sector, or overseas voluntary work. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.