Nursing (Adult Health) with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in nursing. Through a focussed learning experience, you will examine the science and practice of modern human biology, biomedical/healthcare and nursing science. With a focus on experiential learning, intensive and early assessment with rapid feedback this course will support your learning and understanding of the broad spectrum of health services and how they interlink across the NHS.Achieve a bachelors honours degree ...Read more

Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in nursing. Through a focussed learning experience, you will examine the science and practice of modern human biology, biomedical/healthcare and nursing science. With a focus on experiential learning, intensive and early assessment with rapid feedback this course will support your learning and understanding of the broad spectrum of health services and how they interlink across the NHS.Achieve a bachelors honours degree and register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in Adult Health enabling you to progress on to a rewarding career and work in a range of healthcare settings nationally or internationally.- Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one.- Ignite your passion for life-long learning with our evidence-informed modules, on a course designed to meet a diverse range of nursing career pathways.- Experience nursing practice in a variety of clinical settings, whilst learning collaboratively within dynamic healthcare teams.- Enhance and develop your nursing skills in the safe environment of the Clinical Skills Resource Centre under the supervision of nurse lecturers and clinical demonstrators.- Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place. - Boost your employability by joining the 1000s of adult nursing students who have realised their dreams by successfully graduating from the University of Plymouth.- Learn from experienced Doctors and Professors in their field.

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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
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Hayley
08 Dec 24

The University is set in a small campus, which is really good for me as I would find it overwhelming if it was busy with lots of other students, and a variety of buildings to..Read more

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nicola
22 Nov 24

University of Plymouth is a great place to study because it has a great campus feel to it with great facilities. I have found the library and student services within the library..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

32 - 48 Grades / Points required

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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32 - 48 points

32-48 points

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Pass Access Course (Health or Science profile preferred but not essential) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent

Accepted in combination with other qualifications

Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.

32 - 48 points. Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.

Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.

Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.

Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.

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Hayley
08 Dec 24
Nursing (Adult Health) BSc (Hons)
The University is set in a small campus, which is really good for me as I would find it overwhelming if it was busy with lots of other students, and a variety of buildings to...
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nicola
22 Nov 24
Nursing (Adult Health) BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth is a great place to study because it has a great campus feel to it with great facilities. I have found the library and student services within the library...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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