Overview

Throughout this (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care (Part-time) programme from University of Plymouth you will have the opportunity to choose from a large variety of modules to reflect diversity of practice and take an innovative approach to gaining specialist and advanced knowledge specifically aimed at your individual area of interest and expertise.

Key features

This course is for you if...

you want to advance your healthcare career with a flexible, modular degree tailored to your professional goals and prior experience.

Stethoscope over heart

you're interested in building specialist expertise in clinical decision-making, service improvement, and evidence-based practice.

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you want to learn collaboratively with peers across disciplines while gaining skills in critical thinking, emotional resilience, and leadership.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The child and young person with mental health needs

Confirming proficiency in professional practice

Independent study

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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 225 other Bachelors in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

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 either a registered health and social care professional or a health and social care worker in possession of previous study at level 5 (foundation degree/diploma of higher education).

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

If you wish to undertake any clinical skills modules as part of your course you will need to be working in an environment where you can meet the learning outcomes.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English in accordance with the University’s Admissions Code of Practice – minimum overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.5 average with a minimum 5.5 in each category.

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Tuition Fees

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9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

The fee for this course is dependent on the modules undertaken.

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.

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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