Overview

Within this (Hons) Professional Development in Nursing (Part-time) degree from University of Plymouth you will focus on professional issues and development in your own field of practice on a programme that acknowledges the diversity in the work settings of registered nurses and provides educational opportunities for adult, child, learning disability and mental health nurses.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Independent study

Clinical decision making in healthcare practice

Ethical and legal issues in healthcare practice

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

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

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

Language

English

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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 Nursing View 364 other Bachelors in Nursing 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 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 and 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 programme 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

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Tuition Fees

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

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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.

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Living costs

Plymouth

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