BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) vs MNurs (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health)

Course Comparison

Course	BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health)	MNurs (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health)
Award	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)	Master of Nursing - MNurs (Hons)
Duration	3 years	4 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 In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is required. Ideally this should be at level 3 study but the academic admissions team will assess on a case-by-case basis. Please note we do not accept Key Skills Level 2 in place of GCSE English. You must pass disclosure and barring service and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be able to start this course. If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above you will have to achieve an IELTS (or equivalent qualification) at the grade of at least 7.0 (at least 6.5 in all elements sections). Meeting the academic minimum is the first stage of an application being considered. Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered further. English language requirements. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. Admissions test. Attend an interview Health checks. Further information Nursing recruitment days Enhancing your application Deferred entry Unfortunately 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 2 Find 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 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English, and Science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in mathematics. 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. UCAS Tariff 128 UCAS Tariff points to include 64 UCAS Tariff points from 2 A levels. General Studies is not accepted. Health or Science profile is preferred, but not essential. If you need further advice please contact: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDM Health or Science profile is preferred, but not essential. Access to HE Diploma Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 15 Level 3 credits at Merit and 30 at Distinction, including 15 in Science or Social Science. International Baccalaureate 30 points to include Grade 5 in one subject at Higher Level. Health or Science profile is preferred, but not essential. English, Maths, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may be considered, please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Extended entry requirements In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is required. Ideally this should be at level 3 study but the academic admissions team will assess on a case-by-case basis. Please note we do not accept Key Skills Level 2 in place of GCSE English Admissions test Attend an interview Criminal records check (DBS) Health checks English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above you will have to achieve an IELTS (or equivalent qualification) at the grade of at least 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each element). Direct entry to year 2 If 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. Deferred entry Unfortunately 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 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.