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Liverpool John Moores UniversityThe BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) Degree Apprenticeship at Liverpool John Moores University is an exciting way to qualify as a Registered Child Nurse while you’re working, blending hands-on experience with academic study over 37 months. It’s perfect for compassionate and dedicated healthcare professionals who want to work with children and young people, building both confidence and professional skills in a supportive environment.
Curriculum structure
Level 4 – Foundations of Nursing Practice (Year 1)
In your first year, you’ll focus on the core principles of nursing. Modules like Professional Practice in Nursing and Professional Values in Nursing help you understand what it means to be an ethical, caring, and patient-focused nurse, while Person-Centred Nursing Care and Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health introduce practical skills that you’ll apply during your early placements. Introduction to Practice Learning gives you your first taste of real-world clinical environments.
Level 5 – Developing Clinical Expertise (Year 2)
Year two is all about building on your foundations and gaining confidence in child nursing. Assessment in Child Nursing teaches you how to evaluate children’s health needs, while Complexities in Child Nursing Care challenges you to think critically in more difficult situations. Nursing Practice within Legal and Ethical Frameworks and Interprofessional Collaboration in Nursing prepare you to work safely and effectively in teams, and Developing Practice Learning ensures your skills are honed in actual healthcare settings.
Level 6 – Advanced Professional Practice (Year 3)
In your final year, you’ll focus on leadership and advanced clinical practice. Modules such as Leadership and Quality Enhancement and Health Economics and Health Policy help you understand how healthcare services operate and how to influence them positively. Managing Risk in Child Nursing, Person Centred Care Planning in Children’s Nursing, and Nursing Interventions and Prescriber Readiness prepare you to make confident clinical decisions and step into the profession fully equipped.
Focus areas: child nursing assessment, person-centred care, professional values, legal and ethical frameworks, leadership, and teamwork.
Learning outcomes: practice safely and compassionately as a child nurse, deliver evidence-based care, lead improvements in services, assess and plan care across diverse settings, and meet NMC proficiency standards.
Professional alignment (accreditation): approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and mapped to the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship standard ST0781, giving you eligibility for registration as a children’s nurse.
Reputation (employability rankings): LJMU’s School of Nursing is award-winning, recognized for Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre‑registration) and Best Student Experience, preparing students strongly for professional practice.
At LJMU, this Child Nursing Degree Apprenticeship is all about learning by doing. From day one, you’ll gain real, hands-on experience in clinical settings while studying on campus, so you can build confidence and practical skills at the same time. The programme combines expert teaching with modern simulation suites, digital tools, and real-world placements, giving you the skills and professional experience you’ll need to succeed as a children’s nurse. Here’s how you’ll learn in practice:
Simulated learning activities – practise nursing procedures and patient care scenarios in realistic, high-tech simulation suites before entering live clinical environments.
Practice learning placements – spend time in hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, applying your skills under supervision and seeing first-hand how care is delivered.
Blended learning tools – use online platforms like e-portfolios, discussion boards, blogs, and wikis to reflect on learning, collaborate with peers, and track your progress.
Group work and seminars – engage in interactive sessions and team-based projects that develop communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills essential for nursing practice.
Dedicated campus resources – access the Tithebarn Building facilities and the City Campus Library, which provide books, journals, digital resources, and study spaces to support your learning.
Professional supervision – benefit from guidance from both academic tutors and practice supervisors, helping you bridge the gap between theory and real-world care.
Explore LJMU’s full range of facilities that support your learning:
Graduates of LJMU’s Child Nursing Degree Apprenticeship leave ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. You’ll qualify as a Registered Child Nurse and be fully prepared to step into roles such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Healthcare Team Leader, Community Child Health Nurse, School Health Practitioner, or Nurse Educator, giving you plenty of options to shape your career:
Careers support – the Student Futures team offers guidance, workshops, online tools like Careers Zone 24/7, CV and interview support, and access to job boards to help you plan your career effectively.
Strong employment outcomes – around 95% of children’s nursing graduates move into employment or further study within 15 months, showing just how well this degree prepares you for the workforce.
Salary prospects – early career earnings typically range from £27,000–£28,500, increasing with experience and specialisation.
University–industry partnerships – the apprenticeship is delivered in collaboration with NHS trusts, including MerseyCare NHS Trust, ensuring your learning is connected to real service needs.
Long-term accreditation – the programme is NMC-approved and mapped to the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship standard, giving you a qualification that’s recognised and respected across the UK.
Graduation outcomes – many graduates go on to specialist posts, leadership roles, teaching, research, or management, supported by the professional foundations gained during the programme.
Further Academic Progression:
Once you’ve completed this degree, there are excellent opportunities to continue your studies. Many graduates pursue postgraduate qualifications like MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, Master’s degrees in Child Health Nursing, Leadership or Education, or specialist postgraduate certificates. These courses can open doors to senior clinical roles, academic positions, or specialist practice areas — helping you grow your career and make an even bigger impact in child healthcare.
A minimum of two GCSE's which must include Maths and English at grade C (level 4-9) or above OR level 2 Equivalency in Numeracy and Literacy.An interview will be conducted involving the prospective learner and the employer prior to offering a place on the programme.International requirements a: Evidence of proof of equivalency from UK ENIC can be used where an individual has an international qualification. To access the apprenticeship, the individual must have a valid and eligible status. Non-UK nationals are eligible for funding if they have been resident in the UK for at least the previous three year period on the first day of the apprenticeship.Note : You need to be employed at least 30 hours/week in a healthcare setting, and the programme is paid for as an apprenticeship.Registered Child NurseClinical Nurse SpecialistPediatric Healthcare Team LeaderCommunity Child Health NurseSchool Health PractitionerNurse Educator
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