Bachelor in 2027

Tuition costs 28,528 USD per year.

Studying the BSc (Honours) Nursing (Child) with Foundation Year means immersing yourself in the complex, rewarding world of pediatric healthcare, where you will learn to provide physical, emotional, and psychological support to children, their families, and carers. This programme is specifically designed for students who seek an extra year of academic preparation, whether you are returning to education or need to build a stronger foundation in health sciences before progressing to the full degree.

Students benefit from a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, where 50% of your time is spent in clinical settings. You will collaborate with peers across various health and social care disciplines, mirroring the multidisciplinary teams you will encounter in your future career. The course emphasizes person-centred care, ensuring you graduate with the confidence, resilience, and professional identity required to transform lives in communities. Highlights include:

• Extensive practice-based learning opportunities in face-to-face and simulated environments.
• Integration of biological, psychological, and sociological sciences applied directly to child nursing.
• A focus on collaborative care, working alongside other health professions to understand the patient journey.
• Teaching from experts with diverse clinical backgrounds, ensuring your training remains current with professional standards.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.