Nursing (Child 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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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 child 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.- Access a range of child specific placements across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset spanning the health, social and educational sector working across an inter-professional hub.- Engage with a curriculum focusing on the acute and community care of children, young people and families.- Get involved in national and international research around sustainability, breastfeeding and urban and community family projects.- Create a professional digital footprint allowing collaboration with the nursing and inter-professional communities. - Be assessed by a range of innovative methods including essays, case work analysis, seminar presentation, practice portfolio and video role-play.- Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place. - Once graduated you are eligible to apply for registration with the NMC as a 'Registered Nurse – Child Health'.- Learn from experienced Doctors and Professors in their field.

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70/101
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20th
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65th
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20 Nov 24

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Laura
15 Dec 23

Very supportive staff and great atmosphere! Good facilities and student life...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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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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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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Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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