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MNurs

Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health)

University of Plymouth

(4.1)
111 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health) course at University of Plymouth.

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A level

128 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels. Health or Science profile is preferred, but not essential.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B743

Here's what University of Plymouth says about its Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health) course.

Our four year dual field course offers the opportunity for students to be recognised in two of the three fields of nursing we offer while achieving an undergraduate master’s degree. As well as preparing students for a clinical role, in a range of healthcare settings nationally or internationally, the course is an excellent choice for those considering a career in research and nurse education, that is to say, it is a challenging option for those looking for a fast tracked career.

The MNurs course is an integrated masters programme with the BSc (Hons) Nursing course.

  • Ignite your passion for life-long learning with our evidence-informed modules on a course designed to meet a diverse range of nursing career pathways.

  • Experience nursing practice in a variety of clinical settings whilst learning collaboratively within dynamic healthcare teams.

  • Enhance and develop your nursing skills in the safe environment of the Clinical Skills Resource Centre under the supervision of nurse lecturers and clinical demonstrators.

  • Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.

  • Learn from experienced doctors and professors in their field.

In addition, a key feature of the MNurs course will be the dedicated master’s level seminar and tutorial support time that students will experience which is built around critical reflexivity (thinking deeply about the impact of our assumptions, values, and actions on others). The course cumulates in a 40 credit systematic review module that prepares students to perform as a capable and autonomous practitioner, fit for registration in two fields of nursing practice.

Source: University of Plymouth

Course details

Qualification

MNurs

Department

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Location

Plymouth Site | Plymouth

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Adult nursing

• Mental health nursing

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

How you will be assessed

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

University of Plymouth reviews

(4.1)
Based on 111 reviews from University of Plymouth's students and alumni
5 star
36%
4 star
38%
3 star
21%
2 star
3%
1 star
1%
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1st year student

There are lots of societies, thereu2019s nearly always something going on and the SU does lots of theme nights (like Halloween and stuff), some societies occasionally join together to do stuff and quite a few offer trips and do pub quizzes as well as regular socials. The SU also does food and drinks...

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1 year ago

1st year student

Campus is quite lively, the SU is always doing something, Iu2019m not really a going out person but the clubs are a bit pricey for drinks but the Wetherspoonu2019s are goodrnThere are loads of societies, so thereu2019s something for everyonernPlymouth has just about everything you need shop-wise wit...

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1 year ago

1st year student

The uni halls are way overpriced priced compared to the private sector halls which are inarguably nicer and you still get all the residence life events which they donu2019t tell you at open days.rnFood prices are ok - but my loan doesnu2019t cover my accommodation costs so it is a bit tight especia...

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1 year ago

1st year student

Academic support is good, I have a great tutor and when Iu2019ve reached out to lecturers they are all more than happy to meet with me or answer questions both in email and at breaks or ends of lectures.rnDisability services have been really good and have been more than accommodating to my needs.rnS...

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1 year ago

1st year student

The accommodation Iu2019m in is ok, the room is a decent size (could use a fresh coat of paint) but the windows donu2019t block any sound whatsoever and so when people are being rowdy you can hear it clear as day, and also the street we are on seems to be used as a racetrack? There is, nearly every ...

(3)

1 year ago

1st year student

My course is amazing, we have started from the basics which is really good for me and most of my lecturers explain everything really well, for the most part my timetable is very reasonable and completely manageable, my modules all run very smoothly and are easy to follow and they are recorded which ...

(5)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health) course at University of Plymouth features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Adult nursing
Mental health nursing

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

87%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

83%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

78%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

74%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

70%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

94%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

83%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

80%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

65%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

84%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

85%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

80%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

76%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

75%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

75%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

83%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

83%

low

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

72%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

76%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

71%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

87%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

79%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

71%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

61%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

76%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

57%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

98%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

76%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

77%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

63%

med

How well organised is your course?

56%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

81%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

87%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

70%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

50%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

68%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

83%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

72%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

83%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

83%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

61%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

72%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

78%

med

Student information

The Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health) course at University of Plymouth features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Adult nursing
Mental health nursing
Mode of study
Full-time93%Part-time7%
Gender ratio
Female92%Male8%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above59%
Number of students910
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
BiologyB
ChemistryD
GeographyC
HistoryC
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female82%Male17%Other1%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above67%
Number of students240
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
BiologyB
ChemistryD
English LiteratureC
SociologyC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Plymouth graduates across each of those subject areas.

Adult nursing
Mental health nursing

Graduate statistics

92%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

89%

In work, study or other activity

88%

Say it fits with future plans

89%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

90%

Nursing Professionals

3%

Caring personal services

2%

Sales occupations

1%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics

95%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

In work, study or other activity

90%

Say it fits with future plans

80%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

95%

Nursing Professionals

5%

Caring personal services

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Plymouth graduates who took Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health) - or another course in the same subject area.

Nursing and midwifery

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

£31k

Third year after graduation

£33.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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