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University of Chester · Undergraduate
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
66%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MNurs MNurs Children's and Mental Health at University of Chester. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four year programme that will allow you to qualify in two fields of nursing. Your first field will be child nursing. The children’s nursing field specialises in caring for children, young people and their families in a variety of settings, as part of an interprofessional approach to care. Home/uk fees are £9,790 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
Foundations of Children's Nursing Practice
Child Health and Development Across Lifespan
Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Professional Practice and Clinical Skills
Mental Health Assessment and Intervention
Safeguarding and Family-Centred Care
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B7C6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC - BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Home fee shown for 2026/27 academic year. International fee not stated on page
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Chester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
55%
Overall
Teaching on my course
66%Learning opportunities
61%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
28%Organisation and management
16%Learning resources
88%Student voice
44%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Chester
University of Chester offers MNurs Children's and Mental Health as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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