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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B731

Child Nursing

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Child Nursing at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Are you a compassionate individual with an interest in caring for children? Our Children’s Nursing BSc (Hons) course expertly supports you in gaining the knowledge and skills to deliver professional and compassionate Family Centred Care. The University is commissioned to deliver one of the UK’s largest cohorts of nurses every year, so you’ll benefit from studying at one of the country’s biggest nursing colleges and be part of a community of student nurses in a diverse and vibrant city. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Child Health and Development
Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Family Centred Care in Children's Nursing
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Evidence Based Practice and Research Methods
Clinical Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:B731
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

120 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBB (or equivalent). Required subjects: Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology or a Science subject at A Level or level 3 equivalent. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Obtain a minimum of 30 points overall. Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5.

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£28,500
3 years£21,000£28,500£32,000
5 years£22,500£30,500£36,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
80%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
73%
Organisation and management
36%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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BCU Travel Pass Scheme

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£750scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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Santander Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
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BCU Accelerate Scholarship

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£1,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Child Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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