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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B735

Nursing (Child)

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,400Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) at University of Southampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. About this course Become a nurse with BSc Nursing (Child) at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 3rd in the UK and 13th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject 2026), and shape the future of healthcare. On your three-year Nursing degree you'll develop the wide-ranging skills needed to provide evidence-based and compassionate nursing care to children through an extensive range of placements, simulated practice in our specialist facilities, and clinical skills teaching by world-class educators and practitioners. Graduate with the skills and experience needed to build a successfu... International tuition fees are £24,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Child Health and Development
Principles of Nursing Practice and Professional Practice
Pharmacology and Medicines Management in Paediatrics
Child Safeguarding and Family-Centred Care
Applied Physiology and Pathology for Children
Paediatric Clinical Skills and Assessment
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Leadership and Specialist Practice in Child Nursing
UCAS Code:B735
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

BBB. A pass in science practical is required where applicable

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Pass, with overall score of 30, with 15 points at Higher Level International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,400

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£73,200

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 — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£24,500£29,500£33,000
5 years£24,500£34,500£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
£29,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
73%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Southampton

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