Children's Nursing BN (Hons)
Bangor , United Kingdom
Children's Nursing BN (Hons)
Prifysgol Bangor University
Children's Nursing
Children's Nursing BN (Hons) at Bangor University
The Children's Nursing BN (Hons) at Bangor University is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and prepares you to become a professional, compassionate, and competent children's nurse. This programme equips you with the clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and communication expertise needed to deliver individualised nursing care to children from birth to 18 years of age.
Children's nurses care for babies, children, and young people with a wide range of physical, emotional, and mental health conditions and disabilities. You will also learn to work closely with family members and carers to reduce the impact of illness or hospitalisation, providing comfort and reassurance in challenging circumstances.
The programme is split equally between theoretical study and clinical practice placements across Wales and parts of England. You will gain hands-on experience in hospitals, special care baby units, hospices, mental health services, community children's nursing teams, and specialised paediatric intensive care units.
Key Programme Highlights
- NMC-validated programme leading to professional registration as a qualified children's nurse upon successful completion
- Extensive clinical placements across diverse settings including hospitals, hospices, SCBU, CAMHS, and paediatric intensive care
- 50/50 split between theoretical study and supervised clinical practice, ensuring strong practical competence from day one
- Bilingual learning opportunities with elements available through the medium of Welsh alongside English instruction
Curriculum and Modules
The Children's Nursing BN (Hons) curriculum combines generic nursing foundations with child-field-specific subjects, mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. The programme develops your knowledge progressively across three years, integrating theory with supervised clinical placements in a wide variety of paediatric settings.
Introduces core nursing principles including anatomy and physiology, communication skills, professional values, and the fundamentals of safe and effective patient care across all fields of nursing.
Explores physical, cognitive, and emotional development from infancy through adolescence, alongside clinical assessment techniques specific to paediatric patients and their unique healthcare needs.
Covers the principles of pharmacology, safe medication administration for children, drug calculations, and the legal and ethical frameworks governing medicines management in paediatric nursing.
Develops your ability to critically appraise research literature, apply evidence-based approaches to children's nursing care, and understand research methodologies relevant to healthcare practice.
Focuses on caring for children with long-term conditions, disabilities, and complex medical needs, including family-centred care approaches, multi-disciplinary teamwork, and transition planning.
Specialist Areas of Study
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Children's Nursing BN (Hons) at Bangor University is competitive, and all applicants must satisfy the NMC Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Education. Candidates are required to attend a group interview as part of the selection process, and successful applicants must demonstrate good health and good character.
Academic Requirements
- GCSE RequirementsMinimum five GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4, including English Language (or Welsh) and Mathematics/Numeracy
- A-Level or EquivalentContact Uni4Edu for current tariff point requirements specific to this programme
- Health and Character ChecksEnhanced DBS check for child and adult workforce including barred list checks; demonstration of good health and good character as per NMC requirements
- InterviewAll applicants must attend a group interview; shortlisted candidates will be notified for further requirements before final acceptance
- Mature StudentsApplications from mature students who can demonstrate motivation and commitment to study are welcomed and considered individually
English Language Requirements
- IELTS AcademicMinimum overall score of 7.0 (contact Uni4Edu for sub-score requirements)
- TOEFL iBTContact Uni4Edu for the equivalent TOEFL score accepted for this programme
- PTE AcademicContact Uni4Edu for the equivalent PTE Academic score accepted for this programme
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships and Funding
Bangor University and external bodies offer various funding opportunities to support students pursuing healthcare programmes. The Children's Nursing BN (Hons) may be eligible for NHS Wales bursary funding, which can cover fees and contribute to living costs. Contact Uni4Edu for personalised guidance on the scholarships and funding options available to you.
NHS Wales Bursary
NHS Wales commissions and funds nursing programmes in Wales, which may cover tuition fees and provide a contribution toward living costs for eligible students on this programme.
Bangor University International Scholarship
Up to GBP 4,000Available to eligible international students enrolling at Bangor University, this scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction. Contact Uni4Edu to confirm eligibility for this specific programme.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Up to GBP 10,000A competitive scholarship awarded to high-achieving students at Bangor University. Contact Uni4Edu to check whether this scholarship applies to the Children's Nursing programme.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
Graduating from the Children's Nursing BN (Hons) at Bangor University qualifies you to register as a children's nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The nursing profession is continually growing, with strong demand across the NHS and private healthcare sector, offering diverse career pathways and excellent job security.
Potential Career Roles
Typical Employers
Rankings and Recognition
Bangor University is one of the UK's established universities, founded in 1884, with a strong reputation for research and teaching in health sciences. In the REF2021, 85% of Bangor's research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. The university's Nursing and Midwifery provision is consistently ranked among the top in the UK.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Midwifery | Complete University Guide | 13th out of 76 |
| Health Professions | The Guardian | 14th |
| Medicine (Research Output) | EduRank | 49th in UK |
| Health Studies | Complete University Guide | 4th out of 35 |
How to Apply
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Contact Uni4Edu
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Prepare Your Documents
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Submit Your Application
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Receive Your Offer
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