BSc (Hons) Midwifery vs BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)

Course Comparison

Course	BSc (Hons) Midwifery	BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
Award	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration	3 years	3 years
Assessment breakdown	-	-
Course type	Full-time	Full-time
Placement	(with placements)	(with placements)
Location	Plymouth	Plymouth
Provider	School of Nursing and Midwifery	School of Nursing and Midwifery
Entry requirements	GCSEs Five GCSEs grade C/4. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Please note that if you do not have this GCSE profile please contact the Admissions Team directly on +44 1752 585858 or email: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk and they will be happy to advise you further. PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: UCAS tariff 120 - 128 points including a grade B in a science – preference is given to Chemistry, Biology or Physics but Psychology and Sociology may also be considered. Excluding general studies and key skills. IB 30-32 overall to include a grade 5 at Higher Level in a Science subject - preferably in biology/human biology/chemistry/ physics but psychology may be considered. English and Maths accepted within – if Higher Level = 4 – if Standard Level = 5 – if overseas and not studying English within IB – must have IELTS where the overall score is at least 7.0, with a score of at least 6.5 in all elements. Access Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, 30 at distinction level including 15 L3 credits biology. A further 15 credits at L3 must be at merit level. In addition, must have 5 GCSE’s grade C / 4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Note the admissions tutor will consider the BTEC Level 2 in Science with a minimum of a merit overall in lieu of GCSE Science C / 4. Please note that if you do not meet the GCSE criteria please contact our Admissions Team for further support and advice. T level Accepted pathway: Health. Must achieve a Merit overall to include a grade B in the Year One Core Component. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma DMM-DDM – needs to have strong science/health element. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Equivalent qualifications may be considered, please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Extended entry requirements All applicants who are aged 17, must be 18 by the start of the programme in September. In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is required. Please note we do not accept Key Skills Level 2 in place of GCSE English or mathematics. You must pass disclosure and barring service and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be able to start this course. If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade C or above you will have to achieve an IELTS or equivalent qualification at the grades stated below. IELTS – overall score is at least 7.0, with a score of at least 6.5 in all elements. Meeting the academic minimum is the first stage of an application being considered. Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered further. Attend an interview English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme. Further information Enhancing your application	GCSEs 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. Plus one of the following: A levels 104–120 Tariff points to include a minimum of two A levels. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. General Studies excluded. Access to HE Diploma Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction, including 15 in Science or Social Science. GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 required only. Please make contact with our Admissions Team for further advice. T level Accepted pathway: Health. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma DMM – Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. International Baccalaureate 26–30 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 Degrees Previous degrees are considered at a 2:2 or above. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. . If you are unsure whether you meet this criteria, or you have qualifications not listed here, please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Extended entry requirements In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is required. Ideally this should be one of the qualifications listed here, but the admissions team will assess on a case-by-case basis. Meeting the academic minimum is the first stage of an application being considered. Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered further. We will require an academic reference and an employer reference as part of the application process. Attend an interview You must pass disclosure and barring service and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be able to start this course. If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above you will have to achieve an IELTS (or equivalent qualification) at the grade of at least 7.0 (at least 6.5 in all elements sections). English language requirements. Students must be 18 years old or over by 31 December in the first year of the programme. 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. Direct entry to year 2 If you have achieved certificated learning in addition to the entry criteria required for your programme of study, it may be possible to accredit this learning towards your chosen course. Full details on how to make an application are available on our open access MOODLE site (download details on how to access the site and submit your claim and supporting evidence) . Your application will then be assessed and you will receive confirmation by email on the status of your claim. Please contact the admissions team in the first instance who will be able to advise whether you are eligible at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Further information Attend a nursing recruitment day 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. Find out more about the screening 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.