Nursing (Children) - BSc (Hons)

Study Child Nursing at ARU, and take your first steps towards a fulfilling career as a nurse for babies, children and young people. Be a part of our supportive, specialist child nursing community in Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough. Our purpose-built child nursing labs simulate many aspects of a working hospital ward. You’ll use sophisticated healthcare equipment in small group sessions, led by highly experienced and dedicated staff. And, of course, you’ll spend lots of time out on placement. You’ll gain the clinical knowledge, skills, confidence and accreditation you need to succeed as a registered children’s nurse. We think it’s important to reflect on what makes a great nurse. As a paediatric nurse, you'll have a natural rapport with young people and work closely with parents, carers and relatives. A compassionate child nurse understands that patient wellbeing must be placed at the centre of the care they deliver. A courageous nurse uses good communication to advocate for what’s right for patients and their families and commits to act as a role model. We’ll help you grow into a competent nurse and concentrate on developing your leadership skills. We’re proud to have been shortlisted for Nurse Education Provider of the Year in 2023 by the Student Nursing Times. It speaks volumes about the quality of our teaching. You’ll soon discover that ARU is a stimulating place to study Child Nursing, with dedicated child nursing facilities and registered, practising tutors who’ll make sure you’re being taught the latest techniques and give you the support you need to succeed. We make use of technology to support your learning too, with virtual reality scenarios and real time assessment. Our Nursing and Midwifery Council Child Nursing degree places equal value on clinical practice and theory. It’ll take you from university lectures to a variety of placements. You may well find yourself at a GP surgery, attending health visits, on a general children's ward or in paediatric A&E.

96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.National Literacy and Numeracy tests at Level 2 or 3 will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Maths and English however, a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C, or grade 4, or above will still be required.If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 ( Academic level with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Please note we also accept the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT).UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted.International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted.UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.Pass in Access to HE Diploma accepted 9 level 3 credits at Distinction and 21 level 3 credits at Merit are required. Applicants should also have GCSE Maths and English at C grade or above or National Literacy and Numeracy level 2.UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.