About Children's Nursing, Bsc Hons in University of Greenwich

Study this children’s nursing degree and find out why our nursing courses are rated first in London for student satisfaction. Benefit from excellent links with the NHS and other health care providers.

Our children's nursing degree offers pre-registration training in this field. It will help you gain an understanding of the personal, socio-economic and cultural influences that impact on children and young people's physical health and mental wellbeing.

We have excellent links with the NHS and other care providers and arrange placements in hospitals and community settings. Nursing placements are a vital part of your studies, representing 50% of the course each year. Our nursing degrees were voted No 1 in London for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2017.

What you should know about this course

•  Nursing at Greenwich is number one in London for student satisfaction (2019 National Student Survey).
•  Ranked first in London for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2017.
•  If you are looking for a hands-on training experience, we ensure you will spend 50% of your time in work placements being assessed by qualified practitioners.
•  We prepare you to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a registered Children’s Nurse.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

We have excellent links with the National Health Service (NHS) and other care providers and will arrange your placements in both hospitals and community settings, including GP practices, with community nurses and health visitors. You will spend 50% of your time each year in these valuable work placements. It is here that you will be assessed by qualified practitioners.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

As a children's nurse you can go into any area where children or young people access healthcare across the acute and community sectors, and worldwide. Nurses in both hospital and community settings have opportunities to become managers, educators and clinical specialists.

Do you provide employability services?

The Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We strive to deliver a professional service with the aim of empowering our students to achieve their potential. We provide the following:

- CV and cover letter checks
- Application support
- One-to-one careers advice
- Interview tips and support
- Careers fairs
- Internships
- Graduate jobs

University of Greenwich is a popular institution for students from India, with approximately 280 students currently studying on a Bachelor's or Master's degree. You can choose from over 400 programmes across a vast range of subjects, including law, computer science and business. With a total student body of 38,000 students from over 140 nations across the world, you will benefit from a diverse and world-class learning experience right in the heart of London.

In order for you to start one of our programmes, you will need to meet both the academic and English language requirements. Below is a list of our standard entry requirements for most programmes, however, please note that some programmes may have a different entry requirement or require further assessment, such as a portfolio of work or interview. Please see the relevant individual programme page for further details.

Academic Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Degrees (Bachelor's)

For entry to our four-year extended degree programmes, you will need to have met the following:

• Standard XII with a minimum of 50%
• 70% in English in Standard XII or English language requirements

For standard entry to our Bachelor's programmes, you will need to have met the following:

• Standard XII with a minimum of 60%(70% for Law, Architecture)
• 70% in English in Standard XII or English language requirements

Some Bachelor's degrees allow advanced entry to year 2 or year 3, depending on your study history.

For advanced entry to Year 2 you will need to complete:

• Year 1 of a relevant degree with a minimum of 55%

University of Greenwich has a range of specialist programmes for international students. Read about Pre-masters programmes and foundation programmes.

You must show your English language skills to complete your course. Requirements vary by course and level, but the good news is, you don't have to wait to reach the required level before you apply.

Here's what you need:

• IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

For some undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses, you need:

• IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

For MPhil/PhD postgraduate research degrees, you need:

• IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component

For many of our extended degree programmes, you will need:

• IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

The English language requirements for some extended degree programmes vary.

Please note, English language requirements may change.

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