This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners in the area of Children & Young People's Nursing.

Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in class learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland.

Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice, and our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded. There are also opportunities for elective placements with one of our international partners in the final year of study.

Queens University Belfast is the only Northern Ireland institution that offers Children's Nursing. Children’s Nursing provides generalist and specialist care from birth to 19 years and young adulthood. Children's Nurses provide a unique contribution to the care of children, young people and their families across a range of care environments including transition to adult services. With in-depth knowledge and understanding of growth and development, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology and nursing care, Children's nurses are also involved in supporting children and young people with long term conditions, learning disabilities or mental health issues.

By the end of this Programme, you will:
• Deliver safe and effective care which is child and young person centred which is reflective of
their physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs, across a range of settings
• Safe guard the child and young person
• Consider the child or young person as an active partner in their health care
• Value the family as a partner in care
• and be an active team member using appropriate models of care

Studying for a Professional Nursing degree in Children's and Young People's Nursing at Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Graduates from this degree at Queen’s are well regarded by employers both nationally and internationally.

The majority of our graduates pursue a career in nursing which is an interesting, rewarding and challenging career where work can be in a variety of health care settings from accident and emergency to working in patients' homes, with children and young people and their families. Nursing can also offer a diverse range of post registration opportunities to specialise in areas such as counselling; public health and health promotion; acute care, as well as education and research.