BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Neonatal Care at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A part-time BSc (Hons) open to Nursing and Midwifery Council registered practitioners with neonatal care experience. Developed with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, it supports the nursing Qualified in Specialty (QIS) competencies in a flexible five-year structure.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 5 years part-time (step-on, step-off over five years) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc (Hons) comprises 120 credits made up of two 20-credit and two 40-credit core modules, including HEAD361 Independent Study, with work-related neonatal modules developed with local healthcare providers.

Career pathways

Supports career development for nurses pursuing a neonatal care career; progression is available to the MSc Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the BSc or BSc (Hons) programme applicants need to be either a registered health and social care professional or a health and social care worker with previous study at level 5 (foundation degree or diploma of higher education). The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma pathways require an honours degree at 2:2 or above in a health or health-related subject. Anyone taking clinical skills modules must work in an environment where the learning outcomes can be met. Credit for prior learning, certificated or experiential, is assessed under university regulations. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. Applications can usually be made throughout the year; an interview or informal discussion may be requested.

Duration: 5 years

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