BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) with Integrated Foundation Year

At the University of Plymouth, the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) with Integrated Foundation Year makes sure you gain practical, hands-on experience from day one. You’ll combine immersive simulations with real-world clinical placements, helping you build confidence, develop essential nursing skills, and understand the realities of adult healthcare. Here’s how you’ll bring your learning to life:

• Clinical Skills Simulation Ward: Practice essential nursing skills in a realistic, safe environment using the latest medical equipment. 

• Intercity Place: A £33 million facility with cutting-edge health technologies and digital tools, designed to enhance your training and development. 

• Clinical Skills Resource Centre (CSRC): Access modern tools and equipment to practice and refine your nursing techniques.

• Assessed Simulated Practice Placements (ASPP): Experience structured simulation placements that expose you to scenarios you might not see in traditional placements, helping you prepare for all aspects of adult health nursing.

• Diverse Clinical Placements: Work across hospitals, community health teams, intensive care units, and district nursing to gain broad, practical experience. 

• Integrated Foundation Year: Build a strong grounding in biology, healthcare, and nursing science, preparing you fully for your undergraduate studies. 

These experiences ensure you don’t just learn about adult health nursing — you live it, gaining the skills, confidence, and professional insight to succeed in your future career.

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) with Integrated Foundation Year at the University of Plymouth leave fully prepared to start a rewarding career in adult nursing. With a solid mix of practical experience and theoretical knowledge, alumni often move into roles such as Registered Nurse in Adult Health, Community Health Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinator, Health Education Specialist, Specialist Nurse, or Nurse Consultant:

Here’s how the university supports you in taking the next step in your career:

• Careers and Employability Service: Receive personalized career advice, job search guidance, and interview preparation to make the transition from student to professional smooth.

• Placement Support Team: Helps you secure diverse clinical placements across hospitals, community settings, and specialist units, giving you real-world experience.

• Alumni Network: Connect with graduates for mentorship and practical insights into the nursing profession.

Employment Statistics & Salary:

• 96% of nursing graduates are employed in highly skilled roles within 15 months of graduation.

• Starting salaries for newly qualified nurses in the UK typically range from £24,907 to £30,615 per year, depending on experience and location.

University–Industry Partnerships:

• Work closely with NHS Trusts across the South West for a wide range of placement opportunities.

• Collaborate with private healthcare providers, opening doors for additional experience and career development.

Accreditation and Professional Recognition:
Graduates can register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as Registered Nurses in Adult Health, giving you the professional recognition needed to practice in the UK and enhancing global career prospects.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, you have several options to advance your career:

• Postgraduate Studies: Master’s programs in areas like Advanced Clinical Practice, Public Health, or Healthcare Leadership.

• Doctoral Research: Pursue a PhD to contribute to nursing research and evidence-based practice.

• Specialist Nursing Roles: Develop expertise in areas such as Intensive Care, Emergency Nursing, or Palliative Care with further training and certifications.

These pathways allow you to tailor your career to your interests, take on leadership roles, or move into research and education — keeping your options open for long-term professional growth.