Bachelor in Placements

For Bachelor in Placements, tuition is 17,800 GBP per year.

Providing holistic care for children and young people requires a sophisticated blend of clinical expertise, emotional resilience, and the ability to navigate complex family dynamics. This degree programme bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world application by dedicating half of the three-year curriculum to immersive practice placements across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.

Students engage directly with diverse patient populations, ranging from neonates to adolescents, within both acute hospital environments and community-based settings. This structured exposure ensures that graduates are not merely observers but active contributors to healthcare teams, gaining essential experience in settings as varied as neonatal intensive care units, emergency departments, and community nursing services. By rotating through these environments, you will refine your communication, clinical judgment, and bedside manner under the guidance of experienced practitioners.

Clinical Integration and Support

The programme adheres strictly to Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards, necessitating a commitment to shift-based work including early starts, late shifts, and long-day rotations. This mirrors the genuine demands of the modern healthcare sector, preparing you for the realities of professional practice. Comprehensive support is embedded throughout these placements, ensuring that every student receives the mentorship required to translate theoretical knowledge into high-quality, patient-centered care.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.