Course Comparison
Course
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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Health) | MNurs (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health) |
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Award
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Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) | Master of Nursing - MNurs (Hons) |
Duration
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3 years | 4 years |
Assessment breakdown
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- | - |
Course type
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Full-time | Full-time |
Placement
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(with placements) | (with placements) |
Location
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Plymouth | Plymouth |
Provider
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School of Nursing and Midwifery | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Entry requirements
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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. Please note we do not accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English, or Key Skills in Maths or English, or Adult Literacy/Numeracy. Plus one of the following:
A levels 104–120 Tariff points to include a minimum of two A levels. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. General Studies excluded.
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
T level Accepted pathway: Health. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
Degrees Previous degrees are considered at a 2:2 or above. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our If you are unsure whether you meet this criteria, or you have qualifications not listed here, please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Extended entry requirements
Deferred entryUnfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please contact the admissions team who will be able to explain the application process in more detail at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
Direct entry to year 2If you have achieved certificated learning in addition to the entry criteria required for your programme of study, it may be possible to accredit this learning towards your chosen course. Full details on how to make an application are available on our open access MOODLE site ( Further informationEnhancing your applicationMeeting the academic minimum does not guarantee you a place, you need to make sure that you are strong across all sections of your application form. Interview daysOnce your application has been received, we will consider your application to help us reach a decision. If successful at the initial screening stage, you will be invited to an interview. The majority of health courses interview applicants, as this is a requirement of many health regulatory bodies. This applies to all Universities and is vital to the progression of applications. Interviews enable:
ScreeningAll offers are subject to satisfactory screening in terms of your health, welfare and disclosure and barring processes, before the start of your course. NHS constitutionUniversity pre-registration programmes for health professionals are required to select their applicants using a ‘values based’ approach. As part of this process, your UCAS personal statement should include evidence of your personal commitment to NHS values laid out in the NHS constitution.
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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. Please note we do not accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English, or Key Skills in Maths or English, or Adult Literacy/Numeracy. Plus one of the following:
A levels 128 Tariff points to include a minimum of two A levels. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. General Studies excluded.
Access to HE Diploma Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, including 15 in Science or Social Science. The remaining 15 Level 3 credits must be at Merit.
T level Accepted pathway: Health. Must achieve a Merit overall.
BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma DDM – Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered.
International Baccalaureate 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 2:1 or above. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our If you are unsure whether you meet this criteria, or you have qualifications not listed here, please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Extended entry requirements
Further informationDeferred entryUnfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please contact the admissions team who will be able to explain the application process in more detail at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
Direct entry to year 2If you have achieved certificated learning in addition to the entry criteria required for your programme of study, it may be possible to accredit this learning towards your chosen course. Full details on how to make an application are available on our open access MOODLE site
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