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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B703

Nursing (Child Branch)

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£2,500Per Year (Home)
£2,500Home Fee
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Swansea University, the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Branch) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our internationally recognised Child Nursing degree course will give you the skills and experience to launch a rewarding career. Over the course of this three-year BSc programme, you will learn about the holistic health and wellbeing needs of children, young people, and their families. Through a mix of academic study and practical clinical experience, you will develop the professional skills to provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care and health protection measures in a range of clinical and community settings, often working as part of a multi-disciplinary team across the health an... Home/uk fees are £2,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Child Health and Development
Assessment and Care Planning in Paediatrics
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Professional Practice and Communication Skills
Child Mental Health and Safeguarding
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Clinical Placement and Supervised Practice
Research Methods and Evidence Synthesis
UCAS Code:B703
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

Health or science-related courses desirable

International Baccalaureate

32 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£2,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1 Sep 2026 NHS Tuition Fees Start Date UK International September 2025 NHS September 2026 NHS Fees for full time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£22,000£28,000£33,000
5 years£24,000£32,000£38,000

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
£28,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
70%
Learning opportunities
70%
Assessment and feedback
61%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
21%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
36%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Nursing (Child Branch) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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