CHILDREN'S NURSING BSc (Hons)

At LSBU, learning to become a children’s nurse is all about combining theory with hands-on experience. Around half of your time on this program is spent in clinical placements, giving you the chance to work directly with children and families in hospitals, community settings, and voluntary organisations. These placements let you put your learning into practice, building confidence, skill, and professionalism from early on in the course.

To make sure you’re fully prepared, LSBU offers top-notch facilities and resources that support every part of your learning journey:

• Children’s Skills Laboratories – Two dedicated labs with lifelike mannequins and real clinical equipment, so you can practice procedures safely before working with patients.

• Nursing Skills Labs – Simulated hospital scenarios where you can develop confidence in handling everyday and emergency situations.

• Simulation Suites – Realistic ward environments to experience and manage paediatric emergencies and routine care.

• Clinical Placements – Opportunities at leading hospitals such as Chelsea and Westminster, Evelina Children’s Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, UCL Hospital, King’s College Hospital, Queen’s Hospital, King George Hospital, and Whipps Cross University Hospital.

• Community-Based Learning – Hands-on experience in homes and local clinics, working directly with children and families in the community.

• Digital Learning Tools – Online resources and platforms to support your studies and learning outside the classroom.

• Supportive Learning Environment – Guidance from experienced nurses and academics to help you succeed throughout your training.

These experiences and facilities ensure that when you graduate, you’ll be a confident, capable, and well-rounded children’s nurse, ready to make a difference from day one.

Graduating from LSBU with a BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing sets you up for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in children’s lives. With nearly all graduates securing employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their degree, you’ll be stepping into the workforce fully prepared and confident. Typical career paths include: Registered Children’s Nurse, Paediatric Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, and School Nurse.

LSBU supports your journey to employment in several ways:

• Employability Support: LSBU’s careers team provides one-on-one advice, CV workshops, and interview coaching to help you land your first role.

• Strong NHS Partnerships: Students gain hands-on experience through placements at leading NHS Trusts across London, building professional networks and real-world skills.

• Graduate Outcomes: High employment rates and competitive starting salaries for children’s nursing graduates.

• Professional Accreditation: The program is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), ensuring you can register and practice as a children’s nurse.

• Industry Connections: Partnerships with hospitals like Evelina London Children’s Hospital give students access to cutting-edge clinical practice and mentorship.

Further Academic Progression:

After your BSc, there are plenty of ways to advance your career:

• Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Children’s Nursing – for registered nurses looking to gain a second registration.

• MSc in Advanced Paediatric Critical Care Practice – in partnership with Evelina London Children’s Hospital, ideal for specializing in critical care.

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice – perfect if you want to develop leadership skills and take on advanced roles across healthcare settings.

These options allow you to specialize, progress into leadership, or focus on advanced paediatric care, ensuring a dynamic and fulfilling career in children’s nursing.