Overview:
Birmingham City University’s BSc (Hons) Nursing – Child develops the knowledge, clinical abilities and professional judgement needed to care for infants, children and young people. The course emphasises family-centred care, enabling students to understand the needs of children at different stages of development while working across a range of healthcare and community environments.
 

What You'll Learn:

• Foundations of children’s nursing practice
• Anatomy and physiology relevant to nursing assessment
• Principles of caring for infants, children and young people
• Health promotion and approaches to reducing health inequalities
• Care of acutely ill infants, children and young people
• Assessment and care of long-term conditions
• Nursing leadership and advocacy
• Coordination of complex care for children, young people and families
• Research and quality improvement in nursing
• Professional practice and clinical skills
• Family-centred approaches to children’s healthcare
• Child and adolescent mental health, early childhood nursing and other specialist areas 

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will understand the principles of children’s nursing and be able to apply nursing knowledge to the health and care needs of infants, children and young people. They will develop skills in assessment, care planning, communication, advocacy and professional decision-making, while recognising the important role of families in children’s healthcare. Students will also be able to connect theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, consider complex care needs and contribute to research and quality improvement. The course develops professional capabilities aligned with the standards required for registered nursing practice.