BNurs (Hons) Children's Nursing

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Wolverhampton

Program Overview

If you’re passionate about caring for children and young people, the BNurs (Hons) Children’s Nursing at the University of Wolverhampton could be the perfect fit for you. This course helps you build the knowledge, compassion, and confidence needed to support children and their families through different stages of health and illness. You’ll combine classroom learning with real clinical experience, preparing you to become a registered children’s nurse.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1:
Your first year focuses on the essentials of healthcare and the role of a nurse. Through modules such as Foundations of Healthcare Practice, Inclusive and Collaborative Practice, and The Human Life Journey, you’ll explore how children grow and develop, and learn how to care for them in a safe, ethical, and compassionate way.

Year 2:
In your second year, you’ll deepen your understanding of children’s health and nursing practice. Modules like Contemporary Evidence-Based Practice in Children’s Nursing, Challenges to Health and Wellbeing, and Skills for Safe and Effective Practice help you recognise the factors that affect children’s health and prepare you to deliver care based on the latest evidence and research.

Year 3:
Your final year prepares you to step confidently into your professional role. You’ll study Advancing Skills in Contemporary Children’s Nursing Practice, Enhancing Safety and Quality of Care for Children and Young People, and Preparing for Transition as a Registered Practitioner in Children’s Nursing. These modules focus on leadership, clinical decision-making, and ensuring quality and safety in care — everything you need to thrive as a registered nurse.

Focus areas:
Children’s nursing practice, paediatric health and development, family-centred care, community and hospital-based settings, evidence-based interventions, leadership in children’s health

Learning outcomes:
You’ll graduate ready to register with the NMC as a children’s nurse, equipped to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care to children and young people. You’ll also be able to work as part of multidisciplinary teams, apply evidence-based knowledge, and lead improvements in children’s healthcare.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
This degree is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), meaning you’ll be eligible to register as a qualified children’s nurse upon graduation.

Reputation (employability rankings):
The University of Wolverhampton is ranked 21st in the UK for Children’s Nursing by the Guardian University Guide 2025 — reflecting the high quality of its teaching and graduate success.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

From day one, this programme is all about learning by doing. You’ll gain practical skills through hands-on experiences in simulated and real-world settings, giving you the confidence to care for children and young people in a variety of healthcare environments. On campus, you’ll practise in high-tech simulation labs that replicate paediatric scenarios safely, while off-campus placements let you work alongside experienced professionals in hospitals, community services, and schools. This approach ensures you’re not just learning theory — you’re learning what it really takes to be a children’s nurse.

Here’s what you’ll experience in practice:

Specialist simulation facilities: Practice realistic paediatric scenarios in hi-tech, purpose-built simulation labs.
Extensive clinical placements: Spend around 50% of your time caring for children and young people in hospitals, community clinics, and residential care, including NHS partners like Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.
Inter-professional and community exposure: Work alongside students from other health disciplines and experience care across acute, community, and school settings.
Digital learning & reflection tools: Use Canvas and Panopto to record simulations and reflect on your practice from the child or family perspective.
Placement support: Benefit from dedicated placement tutors and supervisors who guide your learning and professional development throughout.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from this programme prepares you to make a real difference in children’s lives, supporting young patients and their families across hospitals, community settings, and specialist care. Typical career paths include Children’s Nurse in paediatric wards, Community Children’s Nurse, Paediatric Nurse Specialist, Nurse Educator, and Nurse Manager. Here’s how Wolverhampton helps you take that next step:

Careers support: The university’s Careers & Employability team offers personalised advice, CV and interview preparation, and links with local NHS Trusts to help you secure your first nursing role.
Employment outcomes & salary: Graduates typically earn between £25,000–£28,000 within 15 months of graduating, with most securing jobs that closely match their training.
University–industry partnerships: Clinical placements are provided with NHS trusts including Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, giving you hands-on experience and professional contacts.
Professional accreditation: The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), enabling you to register as a qualified children’s nurse in the UK.
Graduate success: Many graduates report using their skills and knowledge directly in their first roles, helping them feel confident and work-ready.

Further Academic Progression:
Once you’ve gained professional experience, you could continue your studies with postgraduate qualifications such as an MSc in Advanced Paediatric Practice, Nurse Leadership & Management, or specialise further in research or teaching roles within children’s healthcare.