Thank you for your interest in the programmes and/or modules offered by the Professional Development Unit within the Faculty of Health.
Here, you will be able to access all the documentation you will need to complete in order to apply for a place on our programmes or modules.
Hard copies of all application forms are available upon request. Please contact the Professional Development Unit Admissions Team for more information.
For any queries regarding admissions or enrolments, please contact the Professional Development Unit Admissions team
Email: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Call: +44 1752 586951
Visit: Professional Development Unit, Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
Opening hours:
Monday–Thursday 8.30–17:00
Friday 8:30–16:30.
To help us to receive and process your application as quickly as possible please make sure that when applying for programmes and modules you send all application forms via email to
**Please check that all details entered on your application form(s) have saved before emailing back to us.**
Many thanks for your help with this.
The Professional Development Unit - Admissions Team
Visit our post enrolment page for full details on:
If you are applying for one or more standalone modules in this academic year, but do not wish to be considered for a full programme of study at this time, please complete the application form below. If
you are hoping to complete an award of PgCert/PgDip/MSc, rather than a single
standalone module, then please complete the programme application form, below. If you will not be paying the fee yourself, a sponsorship form is required to inform us of which organisation will be paying on your behalf. The document is available at the back of the application form, or can be accessed below and sent in separately.
For the following programmes, please download the following forms, programme application form and postgraduate referee form.
Applicants for courses marked with an * need to complete an additional form.
Applicants for courses marked with an ** need to complete an additional information form.
Applicants for courses marked with an *** need to complete an additional information form.
If you have already completed some masters modules with us, and would like to transfer onto a full masters programme, please complete the application form below:
Both section 1 and section 2
will need to be completed and returned before we can consider your application.
Once you have obtained a successful outcome from an interview please complete and return the application, the overseas declaration and the self-disclosure forms.
Information for students who have previously resided outside the UK as an adult
Return to Practice Application Form
Please watch the video below for more information on the course, applying and what you need to do next.
Covid-19 Update
The Government has introduced emergency legislation so that the NMC can temporarily register fit, proper and suitably experienced people if they want to practise and feel able to do so. Anyone whose NMC Registration has lapsed within the last 5 years can apply to join the temporary NMC register if they are wishing to return now to help out in the Covid-19 crisis.
More information on Temporary Registration.Information for students who have previously resided outside the UK as an adult (i.e. from age 18 or above)
Alongside the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks which are undertaken for all applicants, any periods of previous residence abroad, of twelve months or more as an adult, need to be covered by a 'certificate of good character' (or similar) from the country concerned. Residence aboard includes, but is not limited to, travelling, studying, working and postings with armed forces.*
If, since the age 18, you have resided outside the UK for more than twelve months (either continuously or in total) it is your responsibility to obtain the relevant certificate(s). The University cannot apply for these certificates on your behalf or pay for the costs involved. This process can take some time and you are strongly advised to apply at the earliest opportunity. Students who have previously resided abroad will be unable to start student placements without this certificate.
For information about applying for such certificates, please consult the DBS website: overseas police check section.
*If your period of residence abroad took place whilst serving in the military, you will not be required to supply a CoGC if you are able to provide a copy of your Certificate of Service Discharge Form, which includes a Citation of Exemplary Service.
The University of Plymouth provides a short preparation course for Part 2 of the NMC Test of Competence - to return to the register for those who have previously held NMC registration as well as those who have joined the NMC Covid-19 Temporary Register.
The course consists of 3 study days plus one private study day with supported e-Learning. This will culminate in a final Mock OSCE and will run over a 2 - 3 week period.
*Applications for 2022 are now closed.*
More details about the intercalated degree programmes can be found on our information page.
Information for students who have previously resided outside the UK as an adult.
Please complete the following forms:
In addition, applicants need to include the following with the application:
Applicants will need to complete a postgraduate programme application form at the start of their study, plus a module application form for each module.
Additional information is also required for the modules shown below:
ADV773 – The Role of the First Contact Practitioner (FCP) within Primary CareADV777 –
First Contact Practitioner Placement
You may be able to make an application for any prior learning which can be considered as accreditation towards your programme of study.
If you are applying for one of our programmes and wish us to consider qualifications you have obtained at another institution please include with your Programme Application a copy of your certificate / transcript and details of the Learning Outcomes.
Please provide your sponsor with the form below if they have agreed to pay your fees for you. This form is also integral to many of our application forms and can be completed as part of your application.
This separate form is available should you require it to be completed in addition to your initial application.
Email: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Professional Development Unit, Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom.
Monday–Thursday 8:30–17:00 and Friday 8:30–16:30.
