Child Nursing (pre-registration)
Entry requirements
MSC:
UK 2.2 Bachelor Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University, GCSE English language and maths 4-9 or A*-C. You will be required to successfully complete a Recognition of Prior Learning as a condition of entry to the programme. Subject to satisfactory health and DBS checks. 325 hours of relevant theoretical learning from your first degree or employment 675 hours of practice worked in a healthcare environment under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
PGDIP:
UK 2.2 Bachelor Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University, GCSE English language and maths 4-9 or A*-C. You will be required to successfully complete a Recognition of Prior Learning as a condition of entry to the programme. . Subject to satisfactory health and DBS checks. submit evidence of:990 hours of relevant theoretical learning from your first degree or employment and 110 hours of practice worked in a healthcare environment under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Become a Nurse in just two years on this fast track, graduate entry programme designed for graduates from any degree. Upon completion, you’ll be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Child).
You’ll by taught by experts, joining a community ranked 3rd in the UK for Nursing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). You’ll learn in our new and state-of-the-art facilities, and in the real world on practice placements in varied settings and roles.
You’ll develop the skills needed to provide compassionate nursing care to neonates, children, adolescents, and their families.
If you are already a qualified Nurse, this course can also help you if you want a second field of registration.
Information for international students
Not usually open to international or EU applications without previous UK studies.
Fees and funding
Please see our website for fee information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGDip
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MSc
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- 02380595000