BSc (Hons) Child Nursing

At Hull, learning to become a children’s nurse isn’t just about reading textbooks — it’s about getting your hands dirty (safely!) and practicing real skills from day one. You’ll split your time between classroom learning and clinical placements, using modern simulation suites and hospital environments to build confidence and competence. This approach ensures that by the time you graduate, you’re ready to provide safe, compassionate, and professional care for children and their families.

Here’s how you’ll experience it in practice:

• Advanced simulation facilities – Train in realistic hospital and community settings within the Allam Medical Building, including mock wards and neonatal units.

• Clinical placements – Spend around 50% of your course in hospitals, community clinics, and child-focused care settings, gaining hands-on experience with children of all ages.

• Technology-enhanced learning – Use interactive simulations, digital tools, and virtual learning resources to practice skills and decision-making before entering the field.

• Team-based learning – Work alongside nursing, medical, and allied health students to develop communication, leadership, and teamwork skills essential for professional practice.

• Continuity of care – Follow children and families across different stages of care, from hospital admission to community support, giving you a full picture of child nursing.

• Access to expert libraries and research resources – Make use of Hull’s healthcare-focused libraries and research facilities to support evidence-based practice and assignments.

Graduating from Hull with a BSc (Hons) in Child Nursing gives you the skills and confidence to make a real difference in children’s lives. You’ll be ready to work in hospitals, community clinics, or specialist child health settings. Typical roles include Paediatric Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, Community Health Nurse, Specialist Child Health Practitioner, School Nurse, and Paediatric Nurse Educator.

Here’s how Hull helps you take the next step in your career:

• Dedicated career support – Hull’s Careers and Employability team helps you with CVs, interviews, and job applications so you’re well-prepared for your first role.

• Strong NHS partnerships – Work placements with local trusts, such as Hull University Teaching Hospitals, give you real-world experience and professional contacts.

• Financial support – Nursing students can access the NHS Learning Support Fund to help with living costs while studying.

• High employability – Around 99% of Nursing and Midwifery graduates from Hull secure work or further study soon after graduation.

• Professional accreditation – The program is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), meaning you meet the standards to register and practice as a children’s nurse.

• Flexible career paths – Graduates can move into specialist clinical roles, leadership positions, education, or research — offering long-term career growth.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your degree, you can continue to grow your expertise by pursuing a Master’s in areas like Advanced Clinical Practice or Paediatric Nursing, taking CPD courses to specialise, or even engaging in doctoral research if you want to focus on developing evidence-based practice or teaching the next generation of nurses.