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BSc (Hons) Critical Care (Intercalated) at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Critical Care (Intercalated) is a nine-month programme for medical students that combines a substantial practice placement in intensive and high dependency care with academic study. Plymouth is described as the only university in the UK offering an intercalated degree in critical care.

Faculty: Faculty of Health  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is modular with blended learning. Core modules include Evidencing Professional Development in Urgent, Emergency and Critical Care via e-portfolio, Developing Professional Practice in Critical Care, Understanding Evidence to Inform Clinical Decision Making, The Fundamentals of Health Assessment and Common Illnesses, and Urgent, Emergency and Critical Care: Leadership and Innovation. Up to 60 credits can be accredited through Recognition of Prior Learning for completing year 3 or 4 of the medical degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to medical students who have successfully completed their third or fourth year and are supported by their medical school. Written permission to intercalate from the medical school is required, plus transcript evidence of clinical skills and research at the level normally expected of a fourth-year undergraduate medical student. Placement preferences are chosen after interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year

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