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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: B732

Nursing (Children and Young People)

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£16,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Robert Gordon University, the BSc Nursing (Children and Young People) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our course is designed to develop you as a Children and Young People’s (CYP) Nurse providing holistic care in partnership with CYP and their families across a variety of healthcare and social settings. To support this, you will have an overview of health and wellbeing across the lifespan. In years one and two you learn with your peers in the adult and mental health fields to develop core understanding and skills required to support the care of people across the lifespan. International tuition fees are £16,500 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Nursing Practice
Anatomy and Physiology Across the Lifespan
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Child Development and Psychology
Family-Centred Care in Children's Nursing
Acute and Chronic Illness in Young People
Professional Practice and Clinical Skills
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Children and Young People
UCAS Code:B732
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

A-Level English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are required at GCSE grade 5 or above if not held at A-Level.

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Higher Level English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are required at Standard Level grade 3 if not held at Higher.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£49,500

Home Student Fee

£1,820

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 — Robert Gordon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£23,000£30,000£33,500
5 years£24,500£33,000£38,500

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
£30,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
1%Studying
10%Work & Study
92%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
91%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
63%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers Nursing (Children and Young People) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#79UK Ranking
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