BN Nursing (Child Health)

Edinburgh Napier is the largest provider of child health nurses in Scotland and is the ideal starting point for anyone wishing to progress in a career in child health nursing. The Child Health Nursing degree at Edinburgh Napier has been developed to give you an academic qualification and the vocational training to become a registered nurse. You'll understand the theoretical aspects that are integral to this career in nursing and also develop the personal skills to communicate with children, young people and their families. We work closely with local healthcare providers to organise placements which allow you to put theory into practice. Work placements make up 50% of the course content.

What are the entry requirements for Nursing (Child Health)? Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications. Admission to the programme is also dependent upon a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) check. This will be conducted as part of the induction week. The cost of the PVG check will be paid by the University. Please note all qualifications should have been taken within the past five years. Selection Test Part of the selection process for entry to the programme of your choice will include a computer based Confident Caring Assessment (CCA) where you will be given a short video and related scenario with questions. This is an assessment of the attributes expected of a nurse/ midwife, not your clinical knowledge and skills. It is designed to assess the qualities needed to work as a nurse/ midwife and the proficiencies outlined in the: Nurses Standards of proficiency The Code and watch these short videos It presents a series of work-related situations, and you will be questioned ab

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

International students: £18,220

UK students: £9,790

UK/Home: £9,790

International: £18,220

UCAS equal consideration deadline; 30 June for international students

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom