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Bachelor of Child Nursing with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Child Nursing with Foundation Year is a four-year, full-time on-campus programme at CCCU's Canterbury campus, taught in the School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Child Nursing with Foundation Year. Apply skills related to Four-year
- full-time BSc
- Foundation year. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Registered child nurse (NMC registration)
- Children's wards
- Children's hospitals
- Neonatal intensive care
- Short breaks and hospice services
- Community services
- Research
- Management and leadership
Curriculum
- Four-year
- full-time BSc (Hons). Foundation year: Fostering Social Connections
- The Big Picture. Year 1: Foundations of professional nursing practice
- Nursing for health and wellbeing. Year 2: Social justice as healthcare practice
- Nursing Practice Two Part A. Year 3: Exploring quality improvement in practice
- Child or young person requiring complex care.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer DDE at A-level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification such as BTEC
- T Level
- Access to HE
- IB)
- Additional academic criteria: Typical offer BBC at A-level (DDE on foundation-year variants
- ABB physiotherapy
- BBB midwifery
- AAA/AAB medicine)
- GCSE Maths grade 4 on some courses.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 entry: two A-levels, BTEC National Diploma, T Level, Access to HE Diploma, International or Welsh Baccalaureate, HND/HNC or equivalent, foundation-year degrees about 48 UCAS points, national equivalents on country pages (e.g. India Std XII 60% average)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the Child Nursing with Foundation Year admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Medway Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health |
| Department | School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 480 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Child Nursing with Foundation Year. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5. An interview is required.

