36 months
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18100 GBP/year
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This (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) BSc programme from University of Plymouth will prepare you to care for adults with acute/long-term illness, in a multitude of healthcare settings.

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Overview

The (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health)  BSc programme from University of Plymouth will make you ready to play a vital role in health promotion and disease prevention as well as nursing adults. Working closely with other healthcare professionals, patients and their families, you will gain the necessary experience, competencies and skills needed to join the 1000s of our graduates working as registered nurses.

You will distinguish yourself with a degree from one of the first institutions to offer the new Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for nursing education and you will practice your clinical and communication skills both in the clinical environment and the safe, supervised setting of our Clinical Skills Resource Centre (CSRC). You will have the option to study at Plymouth, our Knowledge Spa Campus, Truro or at our new School of Nursing in Exeter. Understanding where your degree subject could take you is an important first step in career planning. Due to the transferrable nature of the skills you gain from your studies, you may discover that there is a much wider range of opportunities open to you within this profession that you may first appreciate.

Key Features:

Achieve a bachelors honours degree and register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in Adult Health enabling you to progress on to a rewarding career and work in a range of healthcare settings nationally or internationally.

  • Distinguish yourself with a degree from one of the first institutions to offer the new Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) standards for nursing education.
  • Ignite your passion for life-long learning with our evidence-informed modules, on a course designed to meet a diverse range of nursing career pathways.
  • Enjoy an accessible approach to your theoretical studies, with the option of studying in Plymouth, our Knowledge Spa campus in Truro or at our new University of Plymouth School of Nursing in Exeter.
  • Experience nursing practice in a variety of clinical settings, whilst learning collaboratively within dynamic healthcare teams.
  • Enhance and develop your nursing skills in the safe environment of the clinical skills simulation ward, under the supervision of nurse lecturers and clinical demonstrators.
  • Boost your employability by joining the 1000s of Adult nursing students who have realised their dreams by successfully graduating from the University of Plymouth.
  • Learn from experienced Drs and Professors in their field.

Career opportunities:

Within the nursing profession there are many job opportunities across a variety of sectors. These include:

  • NHS hospitals
  • GP surgeries
  • Outpatient units
  • Specialist departments such as A&E, trauma and cancer wards
  • Care and nursing homes
  • Patients' homes
  • Public health and policy making
  • Private practice
  • Prisons
  • Armed Forces
  • Events
  • Education and academia
  • Research
  • Leadership roles

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Being an Accountable Professional

  • Communication and Therapeutic Relationships

  • Assessing Healthcare Needs

  • Planning Nursing Care

  • Applied Human Biology Across the Lifespan

  • Providing and Evaluating Care

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • UCAS tariff: 104 - 120
  • GCSEs

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English, and Science. Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics. 

  • A levels

104–120 Tariff points to include a minimum of two A levels. 

  • Access to HE Diploma

Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction, including 15 in Science or Social Science.

  • BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma 

DMM-DDM – Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered.

  • International Baccalaureate

26–30 points overall. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. English, Mathematics, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent at higher level = 4, standard level = 5

  • Degrees

Previous degrees are considered at a 2:2 or above. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    18100 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 18100 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Plymouth

731 - 1387 GBP /month
Living costs

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

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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2000 GBP
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Independent provider
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15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
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8000 GBP
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7000 USD
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22 Apr 2025
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1652 GBP
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500 GBP
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31 Jan 2025
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01 Jun 2025
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3000 USD
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3000 USD
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2000 USD
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