Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) - Sponsored Students/Direct Entry Year 2

Introduction

This direct route allows students to continue their studies and gain a degree in the adult health field of nursing.

Sponsored Students/Direct Entry Year 2

This program is available to Band 4 Associate/Assistant Practitioners currently in employment, providing a direct route to continue their studies and gain a degree in nursing (adult health field) with professional registration at the University of Plymouth.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A minimum of 650 hours in relevant clinical practice area, completed during the FdSc Programme or subsequent employment as a Band 4 assistant practitioner or equivalent.
• A grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths, although consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2.

Other Requirements

• 2 referees: 1 from employer, 1 from academic/study area.
• Potential sponsored applicants must have sponsorship agreed by their employer prior to applying to UCAS.

Admission and Recruitment Process

• All potential applicants must apply through UCAS.
• Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to a nurse recruitment day/interview.

Welcome to Programme

Students enrolled onto year 2 of the course will be invited to a welcome event, which includes:

• Introduction to programme/modules
• Introduction to web platforms/DLE/library
• Orientation to university – opportunity to visit library, information technology suite, student gateway
• Allocation and meeting with personal tutor/stage lead year 2
• Mandatory training: moving and handling; basic life support; fire safety; safeguarding vulnerable adults; safeguarding vulnerable children; equity and diversity.

Related Information

• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) - placements
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• The Exeter School of Nursing
• Student experiences and testimonials from Joy O'Gorman, Emma Abbs, Gayle Knowles, Guy Davey, Hannah Carter, Jack Roberts, Jessica Cuerden, Lucy Brailey, and Nicola Stanfield Caile.