GCSE at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017) in English Language and Mathematics (Science also preferred) or equivalent qualification, e.g. Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy; Level 2 Applied Science.
GCSE Science grade 4 or above (formerly A*-C) is not required from Access students undertaking a science or health-based access course.
Enhanced DBS check and Occupational Health Clearance. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
Non-native speakers who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at grade 4 (formerly grade C) (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2 Literacy) require an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other elements.
This course will enable you to become a registered children's nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
You'll gain the skills and knowledge to provide best evidence-based care for a child or young person (from birth to young adulthood) in partnership with their family, in hospital and community settings.
You'll study modules relevant to all fields of nursing, as well as those that focus on children's nursing, you'll also learn about child development, the healthy child as well children and young people who are acutely ill, or require complex, high dependency or palliative care.
This course is taught in partnership with St George's, University of London, where you'll benefit from combined expertise, facilities and interprofessional learning. You'll have a wide range of placement opportunities at London's leading NHS hospitals and community placements including Great Ormond Street, St George's, St Helier, Royal Marsden, Chelsea and Westminster and Royal Brompton.
You'll be taught by a dynamic teaching team who are nationally and internationally recognised - they have contributed to key text books and achieved awards for their excellence in learning and teaching.
Throughout the course you will engage with service users, practising nurses and other healthcare professionals – in placements, classes and online learning.
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Your studies will include core learning relevant to all fields of nursing, and modules specific to Children's Nursing.
Year 1:
Year 1 introduces the core sciences and contexts of nursing and healthcare. You'll develop your knowledge of child development, the healthy child and the assessment and care of children and their families.
Year 2:
Year 2 examines person-centred care, nursing care for children and young people with acute illness, and explores local, national and global perspectives on contemporary issues. At the end of Year 2, you will have the opportunity to undertake a national or international placement.
Year 3:
Year 3 looks at caring for children and young people who require complex, high dependency, critical and palliative care. You will prepare for the transition from student to qualified children's nurse.
Pre-sessional English course
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Type of course |
Time |
Entry Requirement |
Fees |
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Extended |
6 April – 4 September |
Your IELTS Academic* scores are no more than 2.0 below your academic programme's English language entry requirements overall and / or in one or more skills: reading, writing, listening and / or speaking. |
£8400 |
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Long |
18 May – 4 September |
Your IELTS Academic* scores are no more than 1.5 below your academic programme's English language entry requirements overall and / or in one or more skills: reading, writing, listening and / or speaking. |
£6420 |
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Medium |
22 June – 4 September (Summer)
28 September – 11 December (Autumn) |
Your IELTS Academic* scores are no more than 1.0 below your academic programme's English language entry requirements overall and/or in one or more skills: reading, writing, listening and / or speaking. |
£4440 |
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Short |
27 July – 4 September
2 November – 11 December |
Your IELTS Academic* scores are no more 0.5 below your academic programme's English language entry requirements overall and/or in one or more skills: reading, writing, listening and or speaking. |
£2400 |
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Please note: Students with IELTS Academic* scores of below 4.0 overall or in individual skills are not eligible for our courses. |
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Insurance_fee: £300(GBL)/year
