Children and Young People’s Nursing (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

The Children and Young People’s Nursing (Hons) programme offered by the University of East Anglia  promotes collaboration with a range of healthcare professional students, enabling a rich understanding of diverse cultural and educational perspectives. This approach will help you build the adaptable and team-focused mindset essential for modern nursing practice and a successful nursing career. At the UEA we aim to develop not only future nurses but future leaders and decision makers within healthcare.  

Key facts

You’ll gain in depth knowledge and understanding of child development, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and nursing care. You’ll explore how physical, social and psychological influences can impact health outcomes. Developing key skills to support and empower children, young people and their families to foster healthy behaviours contributing to positive health and well-being into young adulthood and across the life course.  

The Children and Young People's Nursing course is delivered by nurse academics with clinical expertise in children's & young people's emergency care, acute and high dependency nursing, palliative care, pain management, community nursing, safeguarding, adolescent health, neonatal nursing and advanced nursing practice. Our supportive team will coach you to become a caring, empathic and compassionate nursing professional. 

At UEA, you’ll benefit from simulation-based learning in modern skills environments, diverse placements across healthcare settings, and an inclusive, supportive learning culture that encourages collaboration, ambition, and success.

As a graduate of our BSc Children and Young People's Nursing degree, you’ll be prepared to meet the diverse developmental needs of children and young people with a variety of clinical conditions and complex health challenges. Our degree, rooted in the NHS Constitution and approved by Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) offers evidence-based education and varied placement opportunities to ensure you’re ready for a rewarding career in nursing.