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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

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.

When applying for standalone modules

To help us to receive and process your application as quickly as possible please make sure that when applying for standalone modules you send all application forms via email to pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk.

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 
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Admissions documentation – post enrolment

Visit our post enrolment page for full details on: 
  • IT registration and Moodle instructions
  • student card
  • change of name form
  • paying your fees
  • APEL
  • maps.

Standalone degree or masters level modules

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. 
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Programme applications

Online application form
For the following programmes, please complete the application via the PG apply online form. Any additional forms required for your programme should be downloaded and attached to your online application. You will also need to complete a Referee Form.
  • MClinRes Clinical Research (full-time)
  • MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Mental Health++ 
  • MSc Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner**
  • MSc Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Dietetics) 
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Health and Social Care Professions (full-time)
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Neuro Rehabilitation) 
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions)
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Occupational Therapy)
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Paediatric Dietetics)
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Physiotherapy)
  • PgDip Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
  • PgCert Clinical Echocardiography+++
  • PgDip Surgical Care Practitioner*
  • PgDip District Nursing***  
Applicants for courses marked with * need to complete an additional form.
Applicants for courses marked with ** need to complete an additional form.
Applicants for courses marked with *** need to complete an additional information form.
Applicants for courses marked with ++ need to complete an additional form.
Applicants for courses marked with +++ need to complete an additional form.
Downloadable PDF application form
For the following programmes, please complete the application via the Postgraduate Application Form. You will also need to complete a Referee Form.
These forms will need to be completed in full and returned to PDUAdmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
  • Graduate Certificate Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing
  • MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology+
  • MClinRes Clinical Research (part-time) 
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner)*
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Dietetics (part-time) 
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Health and Social Care Professions) (part-time)
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation (part-time)
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Nursing and Midwifery (part-time)
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy (part-time)
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics (part-time) 
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Physiotherapy (part-time)
  • MSc Medicine in Hazardous Area Response
  • MSc Physician Associate Studies (top-up)
  • PgCert Independent Prescribing and Health Assessment 
Applicants for courses marked with * need to complete an additional form.
Applicants for courses marked with + need to complete an additional information form.
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Transferring onto a full programme of study


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:
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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 12 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 12 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.
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In addition, applicants need to include the following with the application:
  • Hepatitis B status
  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Professional body registration
  • Mentor CV
  • 2 x references
  • Copy of your qualification certificates
  • HCPC Membership Number (if applicable) 
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Applying for Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (APEL) / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  

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.

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Sponsorship form

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. 
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You can contact the Professional Development Unit with any queries

Prospective student enquiries:
Current student enquiries:
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.