Course Comparison
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) | BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) | |
Award | Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) | Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) |
Duration | 3 years | 3 years |
Course type | Full-time | Full-time |
Placement | (with placements) | (with placements) |
Location | Plymouth | Plymouth |
Provider | School of Nursing and Midwifery | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Entry requirements |
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.
Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. If you do not have this GCSE profile please contact the Admissions Team directly on +44 1752 585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk and they will be happy to advise you further.
A levels
Tariff points
to include 64 points from two A levels.
Preference is given to those with a science profile, particularly Biology. General Studies excluded.
If you need further advice please contact: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Access Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction, including 15 in Science or Social Science. If you need further advice on this criteria please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma DMM-DDM preferred health/science/social sciences subjects are preferred. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. IB 26-30 points overall Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred. English and mathematics accepted within - higher level = 4, standard level = 5. If you need further advice please contact: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each element). Equivalent qualifications may be considered, please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Extended entry requirements
Further informationDeferred entryUnfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please refer to an experienced admissions administrator who will be able to explain the UCAS application process in more detail admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) – sponsored students/direct entry year 2Find out more about this direct route to continue with your studies to gain a degree in the adult health field of nursing.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
All students who are
aged 17 when starting the programme in September, must be 18 by Christmas of
that same year.
International Application Deadline Due to this programme requiring applicants to have an interview and meet non-academic conditions, the deadline for international applications is 30th June 2021 for September 2021 entry. |
GCSEs
Preference
is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. If you do
not have this GCSE profile please contact the Admissions Team directly on +44 1752 585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
and they will be happy to advise you further.
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: UCAS tariff Minimum of two A levels, excluding general studies, Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred. If you need further advice please contact: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. IB 26-30 overall preferably in science/psychology. English and maths accepted within - if Higher Level = 4 - if Standard Level = 5 - if overseas and not studying English within IB – must have IELTS socre of at least 7.0 overall (at least 6.5 in each element). Access Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction, including 15 in Science or Social Science. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma DMM-DDM preferred health/science/ social sciences subjects. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Equivalent qualifications may be considered, please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Extended entry requirements
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 (download details on how to access the site and submit your claim and supporting evidence). Your application will then be assessed and you will receive confirmation by email on the status of your claim. Further informationDeferred entryUnfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please refer to an experienced admissions administrator who will be able to explain the UCAS application process in more detail admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
All students who are
aged 17 when starting the programme in September, must be 18 by Christmas of
that same year.
International Application Deadline |