University of Plymouth

BSc (Hons) Critical Care

University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our BSc (Hons) Critical Care programme enables NMC/HCPC registered healthcare professionals to develop their practice caring for people who require critical and intensive care.

Key highlights

  • Designed for NMC or HCPC registered healthcare professionals
  • Develops practice caring for people needing critical and intensive care
  • Studied alongside work in a critical care practice setting

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: professional_registration — To be eligible for the course you must be: on a professional register (i.e. NMC, HCPC) and: working in practice in an area that reflects the continuum of provision for critical care to achieve the pro…

Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    In addition to any scholarship students may be eligible for, we are offering students a £500 discount off the first year’s tuition fees.

    Up to £500
  • International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    Students will receive £4,000 off tuition fees in their first year of study, £1,000 off tuition fees in the second year and £1,000 off in the final year of study

Careers this course leads to

  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
  • Senior Staff Nurse (Critical Care)
  • Critical Care Outreach Practitioner
  • Critical Care Physiotherapist

Cost of study

UK/Home: UK Tuition fees for part-time UK students starting in 2026-2027 academic year Part-time study The fee for this programme is dependant on the modules undertaken. Please see the relevant module webpages for further information. | International: UK Tuition fees for part-time UK students starting in 2026-2027 academic year Part-time study The fee for this programme is dependant on the modules undertaken. Please see the relevant module webpages for further information.

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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