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UndergraduateBachelor of Nursing (with Honours)UCAS: B73F

Children's Nursing (including Foundation Year)

University of Chester
Chester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
65%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BN (Hons) Children's Nursing (including Foundation Year) at University of Chester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your nursing degree. The nursing degree is accredited with the NMC. 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 a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Academic Skills and Scientific Foundations
Human Biology and Physiology
Introduction to Nursing Practice
Child Development and Family-Centred Care
Professional Practice and Communication Skills
Clinical Skills and Assessment
Children's Nursing: Acute Care
Children's Nursing: Community and Long-term Care
UCAS Code:B73F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points64

🗣️ 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

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Home fee of £9,790 per year stated for 2026/27. International fee not provided on page

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Chester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£22,500£27,500£32,000
5 years£25,000£31,000£36,000

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
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
65%
Learning opportunities
60%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
25%
Organisation and management
13%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
47%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Chester

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