MNurs Nursing (Adult Health and Child Health)
About this course
MNurs (Hons) in Nursing (Adult) and Nursing (Child), a four-year dual-field programme leading to registration in both fields. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes interprofessional learning modules and a final-year systematic review. Clinical placements are completed across a range of healthcare settings.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Maths, English Language or English Literature, and Science. We will consider Functional Skills Level 2 Numeracy in place of GCSE Maths. Applicants are eligible for a maths test if they have achieved Grade D/E in GCSE Maths. A level: 128 points to include a minimum of two A levels. Science, health, or social science profile is preferred but any subject considered. BTEC: DDM – Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. Access to HE Diploma: Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, which must include 15 Level 3 credits in Science/Social Science. The remaining 15 Level 3 credits must be at Merit. T level: Merit overall with Grade B in Core Component. Accepted pathway: Health. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall. Science or Health profile is preferred but any subject considered. English, Mathematics, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent at higher level = 4, standard level = 5. Degrees: Previous degrees are considered at a 2:2 or above. Science, health, or social science profile is preferred but any subject considered. 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 . 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 .
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 93%
- Caring personal services: 4%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 1%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Being an Accountable Professional
- Communication and Therapeutic Relationships
- Applied Human Biology Across the Lifespan
- Assessing and Planning Nursing Care
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Providing and evaluating care
- Applied Pathophysiology
- Introduction to Evidence-Informed Decision Making
- Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
- Developing Nursing Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Pharmacology and medicines optimisation
- Developing Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-Informed Decision Making
- Nursing Leadership, Management and Team Working
- Interprofessional Learning 3
- Developing Competence in Adult Health Nursing Practice
- Care of the Highly Dependent Child
- Care of the Child and Family in the Community
- Developing Competence in Child Health Nursing Practice
- Primary Care in Adult Nursing
- Acute Adult Nursing Care
- Systematic Review
- Developing Competence in Adult Health Nursing Practice
- Care of the Highly Dependent Child
- Care of the Child and Family in the Community
- Developing Competence in Child Health Nursing Practice
- Primary Care in Adult Nursing
- Acute Adult Nursing Care
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MNurs Nursing (Adult Health and Child Health) at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of MNurs Nursing (Adult Health and Child Health) at University of Plymouth do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MNurs Nursing (Adult Health and Child Health) at University of Plymouth?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MNurs Nursing (Adult Health and Child Health) at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Is MNurs Nursing (Adult Health and Child Health) at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult). Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
How many students continue on MNurs Nursing (Adult Health and Child Health) at University of Plymouth?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.