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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)

Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship at University of Plymouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. This contemporary flexible and accessible nursing degree apprenticeship provides the apprentice with the opportunity to remain in salaried employment while studying for a work integrated degree in adult health, child health or mental health nursing registrable with the NMC leading to the title of Registered Nurse. Apprentices on the three year full-time route will remain supernumerary for the duration of the programme spending time in academic study or supernumerary practice. Apprentices on the part-time route will spend two days per week in their substantive role within their organisation ... International tuition fees are £26,000 per year, home/UK fees are £18,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Nursing Practice
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
Nursing Care in Acute Settings
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Professional Leadership and Communication
Clinical Practicum and Assessment
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£78,000

Home Student Fee

£18,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£48,000
3 years£24,000£32,000£37,500
5 years£25,000£34,500£39,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
10%Studying
40%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Helena Kennedy Foundation

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Plymouth

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