BSc Nursing (Child Health) with Integrated Foundation Year
Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English, and Science. Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics. Please note we do not accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English, or Key Skills in Maths or English, or Adult Literacy/Numeracy. A level: 32 points to include a minimum of two A levels. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP – Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to HE Diploma – Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered.. T level: Pass overall. Health or Science pathway is preferred but any subject considered. International Baccalaureate: 24 points overall. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. English, Mathematics, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent at higher level = 4, standard level = 5 Other: Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without science qualifications at level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This course is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (i.e. the equivalent of a grade C at GCSE level). Enhancing your application: Meeting the academic minimum does not guarantee you a place, you need to make sure that you are strong across all sections of your application form. Read more about enhancing your application . Interview days: Once your application has been received, we will consider your application to help us reach a decision. If successful at the initial screening stage, you will be invited to an interview. The majority of health courses interview applicants, as this is a requirement of many health regulatory bodies. This applies to all Universities and is vital to the progression of applications. Interviews enable: you to give the best account of your skills, experience and character. us to decide whether you will thrive in the University of Plymouth’s culture. us to explain more about the University, programme and how we work with our students. Find out more about interview days: pre-work tasks, what to expect on the day of the interview and what happens after. Screening: All offers are subject to satisfactory screening in terms of your health, welfare and disclosure and barring processes, before the start of your course. NHS constitution: University pre-registration programmes for health professionals are required to select their applicants using a ‘values based’ approach. As part of this process, your UCAS personal statement should include evidence of your personal commitment to NHS values laid out in the NHS constitution . Deferred entry: Unfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please contact the admissions team who will be able to explain the application process in more detail at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk .
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Child), a four-year programme with integrated placements. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes an Integrated Foundation year, with clinical placements across health, social and educational settings, and students learn alongside peers from other healthcare professions.
Modules
- Infection, Immunity and Therapeutics
- Current Developments in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning)
- Learning Skills for Health and Social Care Professions
- Being an Accountable Professional
- Communication and Therapeutic Relationships
- Applied Human Biology Across the Lifespan
- Assessing and Planning Nursing Care
- Providing and evaluating care
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Applied Pathophysiology
- Introduction to Evidence-Informed Decision Making
- Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
- Developing Nursing Practice
- Pharmacology and medicines optimisation