BSc (Hons) Children's Nursing

On the BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing course at the University of Suffolk, you’ll spend as much time learning by doing as by reading. From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience in real healthcare settings, developing the practical skills, confidence, and professional judgment you’ll need as a children’s nurse. You’ll split your time between on-campus simulation labs and real clinical placements across children’s wards, outpatient clinics, neonatal units, and even children’s hospices, so you graduate ready to step into practice with confidence. You’ll also benefit from small-group support, mentorship, and guidance from experienced staff:

• Clinical placements in varied settings – Work in children’s wards, day surgery, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, neonatal units, and children’s hospices to get real-world experience delivering family-centered care.

• Simulation and clinical skills labs – Practice key nursing procedures safely in the university’s Health and Wellbeing building before applying them in real-life scenarios.

• Mentorship and supervision – Learn alongside practice supervisors and assessors who guide your development, provide feedback, and help you meet NMC professional standards.

• Collaborative learning – Engage in group workshops, case studies, and reflective exercises that build your communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning skills.

• Blended theory and practice – The course mixes classroom learning with placement experience, so theory and practice complement each other naturally.

• Digital and library support – Access online learning tools, resources, and guided study materials through the university’s Virtual Learning Environment and library.

Graduating from the BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing at the University of Suffolk prepares you for a meaningful and rewarding career caring for children, young people, and their families. You’ll leave with the practical skills, professional knowledge, and confidence to make a real difference in healthcare. Many of our graduates find themselves working as Children’s Nurse, School Nurse, Neonatal Nurse, Health Visitor, Hospice Nurse, or Community Paediatric Nurse, giving you a wide variety of career paths to explore:

Here’s how the University helps you get there:

• Dedicated careers support – The Careers, Employability & Enterprise team provides one-on-one guidance, workshops on CV writing and interview skills, and access to job boards, helping you land the right role.

• Strong graduate outcomes and salary potential – Around 88 % of nursing graduates from Suffolk go straight into roles where their degree is essential, with starting salaries averaging £30,500.

• Accredited and professionally recognized – This programme is approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), meaning you can register as a qualified children’s nurse on graduation — a must for practising in the UK and valued internationally.

• Partnerships with healthcare providers – Placements across NHS trusts and healthcare settings give you hands-on experience and industry connections, often leading to employment after graduation.

• Wide-ranging career opportunities – Graduates work in hospitals, community health teams, hospices, schools, and neonatal units, reflecting strong employer confidence in Suffolk-trained nurses.

Further Academic Progression:
Once you’re qualified, you can continue to develop your expertise through postgraduate study, such as Master’s degrees in Advanced Clinical Practice, Leadership in Healthcare, Child Health Nursing, or Nursing Education. This opens doors to senior clinical roles, specialist areas like paediatric intensive care, or positions in research and education — helping you shape a long and fulfilling career in children’s health.