Study two fields of nursing
Practical, real-world learning
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Details
Year 1

Core modules
NRS410
Being an Accountable Professional
20 credits
This module will introduce students to the nursing profession, professional standards, the use of evidence and the role of social media in health care practice.
100% Coursework
NRS411
Communication and Therapeutic Relationships
20 credits
This module supports students to develop basic, person-centred communication skills enabling them to engage effectively with individuals and their families/carers utilising a range of collaborative interpersonal skills and adopting therapeutic and ethical frameworks that can be applied in health and social care.
100% Coursework
NRS414
Applied Human Biology Across the Lifespan
20 credits
This module will develop students' understanding of human development, key body systems and their relationship to nursing care.
100% Examinations
NRS416
Assessing and Planning Nursing Care
20 credits
This module introduces students to assessing health and wellbeing, it explores different models of understanding health, ill health and the interconnection between physical and mental health. It enables the student to work in partnership to plan and evaluate nursing care for a variety of health conditions and needs.
100% Coursework
HIPL400
Interprofessional Learning 1
NRS419
Providing and evaluating care
This module introduces the student to the values, knowledge and skills required for nursing practice in a range of settings.
Year 2

Core modules
NRS501
Applied Pathophysiology
20 credits
Within this module, students will study the pathophysiological processes involved in commonly encountered health conditions.
100% Examinations
NRS502
Introduction to Evidence-Informed Decision Making
20 credits
The module introduces students to research methodology and methods in order to develop their knowledge of the application of research-based evidence to professional practice. The module is based upon the premise that knowledge and understanding of key research designs is an essential pre-requisite of evidence-informed decision making (EIDM).
100% Examinations
NRS503
Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
20 credits
This module aims to develop the student's knowledge and skills in relation to public health, policies and legislation. Students will explore the social, economic, political and ecological challenges that are faced in public health at an international, national and local level. The student will develop an understanding of their professional role in relation to public health.
100% Coursework
NRS504
Pharmacology and Medicines Optimisation
20 credits
This module will develop students' knowledge of medications, pharmacology and working to support medication adherence.
100% Coursework
NRS507
Developing Nursing Practice
40 credits
This module develops the students' values, knowledge and skills required for nursing practice in a range of settings.
50% Assessments
50% Examinations
HIPL500
Interprofessional Learning 2
Year 3

Core modules
NRS602
Developing Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-Informed Decision Making
20 credits
The module is designed to extend students' knowledge around critical appraisal and the importance of research evidence to professional practice. This will be achieved through students identifying and evaluating a body of research-based evidence relevant to clinical practice.
100% Coursework
NRS604
Nursing Leadership, Management and Team Working
20 credits
This module critically explores the concepts of management, leadership and working in teams. It examines the role of the nurse to act as a change agent in response to professional practice challenges.
HIPL600
Interprofessional Learning 3
Optional modules
ADN601
Primary Care in Adult Nursing
20 credits
This module will develop students' understanding of nursing in a primary care context.
100% Coursework
ADN602
Acute Adult Nursing Care
20 credits
This module will develop students' understanding of nursing in an acute care context.
100% Coursework
ADN603
Developing Competence in Adult Health Nursing Practice
40 credits
This module develops the students' values, knowledge and skills required for nursing practice in a range of settings.
50% Practicals
50% Examinations
MHN601
Lived Experience
20 credits
This module will develop students knowledge and understanding of the lived experience of those engaging with mental health and social care services; fundamentally the module will enable development of skills to enhance well-being using value based frameworks.
100% Coursework
MHN602
Psychosocial Interventions to meet Complex Mental Health Needs
20 credits
This module develops knowledge and skills in a range of key therapeutic approaches for working with people with serious mental health problems or complex needs, and appropriate service approaches.
100% Coursework
MHN603
Developing Competence in Mental Health Nursing Practice
40 credits
This module develops the students values, knowledge and skills required for nursing practice and meeting the needs of clients with complex mental health problems.
50% Practicals
50% Examinations
Final year

Core modules
NRS708
Systematic Review
This module focuses on the appraisal and synthesis of evidence from research literature and documentary sources. Students' develop an understanding of systematic review methodology and will produce a systematic review of studies relating to an area of interest.
Optional modules
ADN701
Primary Care in Adult Nursing
This module will develop students' understanding of nursing in a primary care context.
100% Coursework
ADN702
Acute Adult Nursing Care
This module will develop students' understanding of nursing in an acute care context.
100% Coursework
ADN703
Developing Competence in Adult Health Nursing Practice
40 credits
This module develops the students' values, knowledge and skills required for nursing practice in a range of settings.
100% Coursework
MHN701
Lived Experience
This module will develop students knowledge and understanding of the `lived experience' of those engaging with mental health and social care services; fundamentally the module will enable development of skills to enhance well-being using value based frameworks.
100% Coursework
MHN702
Psychosocial Interventions to meet Complex Mental Health Needs
This module develops knowledge and skills in a range of key therapeutic approaches for working with people with serious mental health problems or complex needs, and appropriate service approaches.
100% Coursework
MHN703
Developing Competence in Mental Health Nursing Practice
This module develops the students' values, knowledge and skills required for nursing practice and meeting the needs of clients with complex mental health problems.
100% Coursework
Alternative pathways
Discover our full range of nursing courses including adult health, child health, mental health and midwifery.
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Fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
You are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse on completion of this course.
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
Experience
Hands-on learning

One of the best experiences I have had as a student nurse has to be working in the simulation laboratory when learning nursing clinical skills. These are invaluable for our learning and are also a lot of fun. You can learn the skills you need in a safe environment with your fellow students.
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) graduate

Work alongside other healthcare students
It is great to know how to ensure all of our professions can work effectively together. This benefits the service user and staff.
Healthcare systems always require improvement, it’s easier to know how to improve your area if you know how other areas work too.




Real-world experience
Placements throughout my three years were all different and each provided their own quirks and experiences that shape you as a registrant, providing me the chances to become more autonomous and manage the care of my patients effectively.
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) graduate
The biggest community I have found is my cohort. Being male and a mature student, at first I feared how I would be accepted by a predominantly female group. Now, I would not dream of being without the amazing nursing students I am working with and who have accepted me as part of the team.

Learn from experienced healthcare professionals

Ms Jennie Aronsson
Lecturer in Adult Nursing (Education)

Mrs Lisa Attrill
Lecturer in Adult Nursing (Education)

Dr Lisa Burrows
Associate Lecturer
Join our nursing society 'NurSoc'

Life in Plymouth
The overall vibe of the city is perfect. You are by the sea so it is still laid back, but you have all the conveniences of living in a city.
Current student



Careers
My placements during my nursing course helped me to decide what type of nursing career I would pursue. I had two cardiology placements at Torbay hospital and this gave me a passion for the field. Working alongside a dedicated cardiology team and providing patient centred care ensured that I gained invaluable experience and skills, which I now use daily in my job.
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) graduate, Cardiology Staff Nurse

Fees and funding
Tuition fees
£9,535 per year
£795 per 10 credits
Tuition fee price changes
£18,650 per year
Tuition fee price changes
Additional costs
Free educational resources
- we bear the cost for Occupational Health clearance and for Disclosure and Barring Service checks, which are a condition of any offer of a place on the programme. This potentially saves applicants in the region of £195–£245 (circa £45 for DBS checks, and £150–£200 for Occupational Health) although in some cases the costs can be much higher
- we supply e-learning resources to all students on the programme
- we supply three tunics and three pairs of trousers, for use in the clinical environment, worth circa £60
- the ‘Medincle’ medical spellchecker software is provided free of charge
- books from the Skills for Health Training Package are provided for each student.
Fund your studies
You may be eligible for a £5000 NHS training grant
Undergraduate scholarships for international students
Supporting students with the cost of living

Apply
Entry requirements
128 UCAS points
You may be eligible for a contextual offer
GCSE
A levels
BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
Access to HE Diploma
T level
International Baccalaureate
Degrees
Extended entry requirements
- In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is required. Ideally this should be one of the qualifications listed here, but the admissions team will assess on a case-by-case basis.
- 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.
- We will require an academic reference and an employer reference as part of the application process.
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Attend an interview. - 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). See our
English language requirements . - Students must be 18 years old or over by 31 December in the first year of the programme.
Deferred entry
Further information
Enhancing your application
Interview days
- you to give the best account of your skills, experience and character.
- us to decide whether you will thrive in the University of Plymouth’s culture.
- us to explain more about the University, programme and how we work with our students.
Screening
NHS constitution
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B743
P60
4 years
(with placements)
Full-time
Plymouth
Entry requirements
128 UCAS points
BSearch entry requirements for your country
English language requirements
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Need support with your application?
- Personal statement guidance
- student visa support
- travel and arrival information
- and more.
B743
P60
4 years
(with placements)
Full-time
Plymouth