| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Child) program at Glasgow Caledonian University equips students to become professionally educated Child Registered Nurses, specializing in the care of children and their families. The program emphasizes inter-professional learning, clinical simulation, and a family-centered approach, preparing graduates for a range of career options in child nursing. Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the program leads to registration as a Children's Nurse.
Program Outline
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Child) at Glasgow Caledonian University
Degree Overview
The BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Child) program at Glasgow Caledonian University provides students with the opportunity to become professionally educated Child Registered Nurses, specializing in the care of children and their families from birth to young adulthood.
Overview:
- Program Duration: 4 years
- Study Mode: Full-time
- Location: Glasgow
- Awarding Institution: Glasgow Caledonian University
- Accreditation: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Program Highlights:
- Emphasis on inter-professional learning and teamwork
- State-of-the-art inter-professional clinical simulation center
- Focus on partnership with children, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Prepares graduates for registration as a Children's Nurse with the NMC
Objectives:
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver safe and effective family-centered care to children and their families.
- Foster a commitment to ethical and professional conduct within the nursing profession.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in the context of children's nursing practice.
- Promote leadership skills and inter-professional collaboration in healthcare teams.
Outline
Year 1
- Values and Rights Based Nursing practice
- Health Improvement
- Contemporary Health Care Delivery
- Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
Year 2
- Developing Professional Skills for Child Nursing Practice
- The Context of Care for Children, Young People and their Families
Year 3
- Consolidating Professional Skills for Child Nursing Practice
- Continuing Conditions in the Context of Children's Nursing
Year 4
- Honours Level Dissertation
- Leadership in Interprofessional Teams
- Advancing the Application of Values Based Nursing Practice in Health and Social Care
Assessment
Assessment methods include:
- Unseen examinations
- Class tests
- Essays
- Management reports
- Case studies
- Presentations
- Group work Assessment criteria focus on evaluating students' knowledge, understanding, application of skills, critical thinking, and professional conduct in the context of child nursing practice.
Teaching
The program utilizes a student-centered, practical, and participative approach to teaching, fostering critical thinking skills and independent learning. Teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Tutorials
- Clinical placements
- Inter-professional learning activities The program benefits from highly qualified academic staff with expertise in child nursing, as well as practicing nurses who provide real-world insights into the profession.
Careers
Graduates of the program are prepared for a range of career options within child nursing, including:
- Hospital-based pediatric units
- Community nursing
- School nursing
- Public health settings
- Research
- Education
Other
- The program offers opportunities for international placements, allowing students to gain valuable experience and broaden their perspectives on child healthcare.
- The program emphasizes a family-centered approach to care, recognizing the importance of involving families in all aspects of a child's healthcare journey.
- The program prepares graduates for registration as a Children's Nurse with the NMC, enabling them to practice professionally within the healthcare system.
Annual full-time tuition fees 24/25 Home: £1,820
RUK: £9,250
International: £15,200
- Scottish student tuition fees are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Government and may change once confirmed.
Additional costs View additional costs Additional course costs for all other students (rest of UK, EU and International) During this course, you will be required to cover the cost of:- While on practice education placements, you will need to meet any additional costs for accommodation and travel
- Uniforms: approximately £14 each. The number of uniforms you require depends on the duration of your course and can range from two to four.
- Occupational health checks and vaccination set fee of £372
- Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. New applications cost £59. Updates to the existing scheme record cost £18. Invoices will be issued by the University for payment of all of the above additional costs in Trimester B (March/April) of the first year of your programme.
