Program Overview
The Children's Nursing (Pre-registration) at Oxford Brookes University is a PGCert programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Children's Nursing (Pre-registration) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Children's Nursing (Pre-registration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Year 1 focuses on communities (local and national), health and well-being, lifespan and values.
- Year 2 enables you to explore specific nursing interventions, working in partnership with patients and their families to meet care outcomes.
- Year 3 focuses on care of people with complex health needs, including those who may have numerous problems; this requires health and social care services to be integrated to promote optimal health outcomes. The focus in this year of study is primarily in your designated field of nursing practice.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Honours degree 2.2 or above (or equivalent) preferably in a health or science-related subject. We will however also consider applications from graduates with non-health-related degrees.
- GCSE Maths, Science and English at Grade B or above or equivalent
- One recent academic reference
- Experience of paid or voluntary work within a health care environment or relevant to your chosen field.
- Successful performance in the selection process (including an individual interview).
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
