About this course
De Montfort University offers Child Nursing as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Nursing and midwifery. Based in Leicester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £17,300 per year. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 7 overall when you start the course is essential, with a 7.0 in all components except writing which should be at least 6.5.
International Baccalaureate: 28+ points.
We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.
GCSE English Maths or functional skills level 2 qualifications in English and Maths are required.
The Access course must have a minimum of 12 science credits (biology, chemistry or physics). If not, applicants must also have a GCSE Science grade C/4 or above to meet the requirements.
Pass in the QAA Access to HE with a minimum of 96 UCAS points with 15 credits at Distinction level.
AHE (Health Professions)
AHE (Science)
AHE (Nursing and Midwifery)
Access course
BTEC Extended Diploma - normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science at DDM
BTEC National Diploma - normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science at DDM
BTEC
Merit in Health overall
T Levels
A minimum of 120 UCAS points from 2 or more A levels, including one A level at C or above. We do not accept General Studies or UCAS points achieved through music exams.
A Level
Plus one of the following:
Passes in Functional Key Skills in Level 2 Maths and English will only be accepted if the qualification and awarding organisation is regulated by Ofqual.
Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including: English, Maths and Science
GCSEs
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
