Nursing (Adult Health) with Integrated Foundation Year

About this course

Nursing is one of the most essential professions in healthcare, with registered nurses responsible for direct patient care, assessment, clinical decision-making, and the management of health across a wide range of settings. Adult nursing specifically focuses on the care of adults from young adulthood through to old age, encompassing acute hospital care, long-term condition management, community nursing, and specialist clinical settings. The profession demands both deep clinical knowledge and the interpersonal and ethical skills to provide compassionate, person-centred care. At the University of Plymouth, this four-year full-time degree with an integrated foundation year leads to eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The foundation year provides the scientific and academic preparation needed before the main nursing programme, covering es

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 89% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 1% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 2% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 1% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 1% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 84% of graduatescards →

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