Children's Nursing (Distance Learning) BN (Hons)
Bangor , United Kingdom
Children's Nursing (Distance Learning) BN (Hons)
Prifysgol Bangor University
Children's Nursing
Program Overview: Children's Nursing (Distance Learning) BN (Hons)
The Children's Nursing BN (Distance Learning) degree at Bangor University prepares you to become a Children and Young People's (CYP) nurse who can demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to complex healthcare issues and the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families. It enables your compassion to thrive within an evidence-based approach so you can make a genuine impact on the lives of babies, children, young people, and their families.
This full-time distance learning nursing degree is a first for Wales, offering a flexible route that enables you to continue living at home while following the nursing degree online. The taught elements are delivered via an interactive virtual learning environment, allowing you to access lectures, seminars, and skills training fitted around your learning needs. You will also be able to use facilities at campuses in both Bangor and Wrexham, with regional learning hubs providing additional flexibility.
The program includes generic nursing topics alongside child-field-specific subjects and placements in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, special care baby units, hospices, mental health services, and community children's nursing teams. This distance learning degree incorporates continued personalised support throughout the program, which is central to the university's teaching ethos.
Key Program Highlights
- First full-time distance learning nursing degree in Wales, offering unmatched flexibility for students across the UK
- Clinical placements organised within Wales, as close to your home address as possible, in diverse healthcare settings
- Taught by knowledgeable and experienced nursing academic staff with a longstanding track record in nursing education
- NMC-approved program leading to professional registration as a Children and Young People's Nurse
Curriculum and Modules
The Children's Nursing (Distance Learning) BN (Hons) program is structured around a balanced split of 50% theory and 50% practice placements across all three years. The curriculum covers both generic nursing foundations and child-field-specific subjects, delivered through an interactive virtual learning environment with clinical placements in diverse paediatric settings.
Introduces core nursing principles, professional values, and essential clinical skills for caring for children and young people. You will develop foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology relevant to paediatric care.
Explores the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children from birth through adolescence. Covers key concepts in child health assessment, growth monitoring, and developmental milestones.
Develops your ability to critically appraise research and apply evidence-based approaches to children's nursing care. Emphasises the integration of current research findings into clinical decision-making.
Focuses on working in partnership with families and carers to reduce the impact of illness or hospitalisation on children. Develops advanced communication skills for engaging with children of all ages and their support networks.
Addresses the care of children and young people with complex, acute, and long-term health conditions. Covers clinical management in settings such as neonatal intensive care, paediatric oncology, and emergency care.
Specialisation and Elective Areas
Admission Requirements
Bangor University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds, and considers each application individually. As this pathway is highly competitive, early applications through Uni4Edu are strongly recommended. All applicants must satisfy NMC Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Education entry criteria.
Academic Requirements
- Tariff Points96-120 UCAS Tariff Points (or equivalent qualifications)
- Good Health and CharacterMust demonstrate good health and good character as per NMC requirements
- DBS CheckEnhanced DBS check for the child and adult workforce including barred lists check
- InterviewIf selected, applicants will be expected to attend an interview as part of the selection process
- Mature StudentsApplications from mature students who demonstrate motivation and commitment are welcomed
English Language Requirements
- IELTSMinimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score less than 5.0 (contact Uni4Edu for program-specific requirements)
- TOEFLContact Uni4Edu for current accepted scores
- Other TestsEquivalent English language qualifications may be accepted; contact Uni4Edu for details
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships and Funding
Students on NHS-funded nursing courses at Bangor University may be eligible for significant financial support. The NHS Wales Bursary Scheme covers tuition fees and provides a means-tested bursary contribution to living costs for eligible students. Contact Uni4Edu for full details on your eligibility and available funding options.
NHS Wales Bursary Scheme
Tuition fee funding plus means-tested bursaryThe NHS Wales Student Awards Unit provides tuition fee funding and a means-tested bursary for eligible students on approved healthcare courses. Additional allowances for clinical placement costs and disabled students may also be available.
NHS Learning Support Fund
Up to GBP 5,000 per yearNursing grants are available to allied health students including nursing students to help support their studies. Eligibility criteria apply, and Uni4Edu can help you determine your entitlement.
Bangor University Bursary
Up to GBP 1,000 per year (income-assessed)Full-time UK undergraduate students with a household income below GBP 25,000 may receive GBP 1,000, while those with income between GBP 25,000 and GBP 40,000 may receive GBP 500. Note: students receiving NHS Wales bursary payments are not eligible for this scheme.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects in Children's Nursing
Nursing is an ever-growing and innovative profession, with children's nurses working in multidisciplinary teams across diverse health and care settings. The rapid pace of advances in medical and nursing care, treatment, and technology is creating new career opportunities with exciting developments in service provision and ways of working. Career opportunities range from front-line clinical roles to leadership, management, specialist, and consultant nurse positions.
Potential Career Roles
Typical Employers
Rankings and Recognition
Bangor University, founded in 1884, is one of the oldest degree-awarding institutions in Wales with a strong reputation for teaching quality and research impact. In the REF2021, 85% of its research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. The university is also recognised as a major provider of training and education for the NHS in Wales.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Forestry | QS Subject Rankings | Top 150 |
| Psychology | QS Subject Rankings | Top 350 |
| Environmental Sciences | QS Subject Rankings | Top 350 |
| Medicine | QS Subject Rankings | Top 650 |
How to Apply
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Prepare Your Documents
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Submit Your Application
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Receive Your Offer
Once accepted, we will help you understand your offer, arrange visa support if needed, and guide you through the enrolment process.
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