BSc Professional Nursing (Children and Young People)

This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners in the area of Children & Young People's Nursing. Students on this programme will begin in September 2023.

Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in University learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland.

Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice. Our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded, and we were awarded the Best Student Experience award in the 2021 Student Nursing Times Awards.

Queens University Belfast is the only Northern Ireland institution that offers Children's & Young People's Nursing. Children’s & Young People's Nursing provides generalist and specialist care from birth to 19 years and young adulthood. Children's & Young People's Nurses provide a unique contribution to the care of children, young people and their families across a range of care environments including transition to adult services. With in-depth knowledge and understanding of growth and development, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology and nursing care, Children's & Young People's nurses are also involved in supporting children and young people with long term conditions, learning disabilities or mental health issues.

By the end of this Programme, you will:
• Deliver safe and effective care which is child and young person centred which is reflective of their physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs, across a range of settings
• Safeguard the child and young person
• Consider the child or young person as an active partner in their health care
• Value the family as a partner in care
• Be an active team member using appropriate models of care

This BSc Professional Nursing programme will enable you to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as an Children's & Young People's Nurse. Nursing is a rewarding, dynamic and highly skilled profession.

You will learn in our state-of-the-art clinical skills and simulation suite and complete practice placements in a range of settings. The course is taught by experts in Children's & Young People's acute and chronic care, palliative care, community nursing and mental health who will support you in becoming a caring, compassionate professional, working in partnership with people, families, and communities. Our focus on interdisciplinary learning throughout the three year course will enrich your experience and help prepare you for the reality of professional practice.

This programme is fully funded by the Department of Health for Home students, including full fees and a bursary. Students on this programme are ineligible to apply for funding from the Student Loans Company. It is not available as a part time programme.

If you have previously commenced or completed a DoH paid place/bursary for a pre-registration nursing, midwifery or AHP course in Northern Ireland you will not be eligible for a funded place on this programme.

Already have a degree? Why not consider joining our Masters in Professional Nursing programme? This new and innovative 2 year programme prepares graduates from any subject with experience in caring for a Nursing career - link to it here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/professional-nursing-children-young-people-msc/