Overview

The (Hons) Professional Development in Neonatal Care (Part-time) programme from University of Plymouth is delivered through a blended learning approach with face-to-face sessions and interactive materials, electronic learning environments and tutorial support.

Key Features:

This course is for you if...

you’re a neonatal practitioner looking to gain specialist and advanced knowledge directly relevant to your role
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you want to meet the nurses QIS (Qualified in Specialty) competencies while accessing flexible module options tailored to professional and organisational goals
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you aim to build clinical confidence, knowledge, emotional resilience, and accountability while delivering safe, evidence-based care
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you want a flexibly designed programme enabling you to ‘step on and step off’ over a five-year period in response to service need and professional circumstances

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intensive Care for the Neonate
Independent Study

Contemporary Issues in the Care of the Newborn

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

Applications for this programme can usually be made throughout the year. Please check the closing date and apply as early as possible.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 470 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for the BSc or BSc (Hons) programme you will need to be a health professional with current registration to the Nursing and Midwifery Council with experience of working in neonatal care. You should also be currently working in an environment in which newborns with additional needs are admitted.

If you wish to undertake the graduate certificate and graduate diploma award pathways you must already hold an honours degree at 2:2 or above in a health or health related subject.

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

The fee for this programme is dependent on the modules undertaken. Please see the relevant module web pages for further information.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.