BSc Pre-registration Nursing (Adult)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in BSc (Hons) Pre-registration Nursing (Adult), an undergraduate degree in nursing associate studies. Core topics include Policy Analysis, Clinical Skills, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and incorporates two supervised clinical placements in each year across diverse healthcare environments. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Essentials of nursing practice, Social determinants of health, and Biological and pharmacological aspects of health and wellbeing. The second year advances into specialized topics with The role of evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making and Developing knowledge and skills in complex care, alongside practical placement modules. The final year focuses on leadership and service delivery through Healthcare management, Quality improvement, and dedicated placement modules.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 104 -120 UCAS Tariff points to include 64 UCAS Tariff points from 2 ‘A’ Levels, BTEC or equivalent. Three A-Levels: BCC-BBB BTEC: DMM-DDM Or T levels at grade M GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or 4 or above, or an acceptable equivalent (e.g. L2 functional skills) Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners must have completed a recognised Level 5 programme of study and submit a Portfolio of Evidence for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 55%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 9%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Essentials of nursing practice
- Placement 1 - Integrated care for nursing students
- Social determinants of health
- Biological and pharmacological aspects of health and wellbeing
- Placement 2 - Integrated care for nursing students
- The role of evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making
- Placement 1 - Enhancing care and clinical decision making
- Developing knowledge and skills in complex care
- Placement 2 - Improving safety & quality of care for those with complex needs in practice
- Healthcare management
- Placement 1 - Healthcare management in practice
- Quality improvement
- Placement 2 - Improving quality of care
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Pre-registration Nursing (Adult) at Plymouth Marjon University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £29,000. The £28,500 median after fifteen months is £500 more than the UK median for Nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Pre-registration Nursing (Adult) at Plymouth Marjon University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Pre-registration Nursing (Adult) at Plymouth Marjon University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Pre-registration Nursing (Adult) at Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is BSc Pre-registration Nursing (Adult) at Plymouth Marjon University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
How many students continue on BSc Pre-registration Nursing (Adult) at Plymouth Marjon University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.