Our typical offer is 96–112 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications, which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. If you studied T Levels, it must be in health.
You must show evidence of recent academic study within the last five years at entry level. Please note, we don't accept General Studies AS or A Level.
We also require GCSE mathematics and English language or equivalent at grade C or above, or maths and English language functional skills level 2. If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.
Our admissions team will review your application to ensure that you have the required entry qualifications. If you meet these requirements, your application will be individually assessed by the Admissions Tutor and, if successful, you'll be shortlisted for interview.
The selection process will include a multiple mini-interview (MMI), which will assess you on your values, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Please note, we're unable to accept international applicants.
Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
This is available to applicants who meet the course-specific APL requirements. It may apply if you wish to transfer your NMC-approved nursing studies from another university where you've achieved 120 credits at Level 4 and a minimum of 675 placement hours. The APL entry route is also available to Nursing Associates who are aiming to become a registered nurse.
Fitness to practise
Medical assessments of your mental and physical health and disclosure of criminal convictions apply to all nursing courses and are based on current NMC requirements. Nurses are registered healthcare professionals and the ability to practise safely, effectively, and professionally is essential, so all applicants are required to follow our fitness to practise procedures. This means you're required to complete the following:
- A health declaration form. Here, you must demonstrate that you're of good health, good character, and can satisfactorily pass occupational health screening. In addition, you'll be required to attend an Occupational Health Assessment with an NHS Trust. The University will, taking into account current NMC regulations, make any reasonable adjustments if required. Please refer to the HEOPS nursing student fitness standards(opens in new tab).
- A self-declaration form about your conduct
- Obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost of the DBS check is covered by the University.
Instructions on how you complete these checks will be sent to you once you hold a conditional firm offer with us. These forms are then reviewed alongside your application, and you must meet both the academic and fitness to practise requirements before you'll be given an unconditional offer. If you're successful, you'll also need to complete an annual declaration form to confirm you're fit and there are no changes to your DBS.
Work experience
We appreciate that it's not always possible to obtain work experience in the health or caring environment. As an alternative, we'd recommend that you investigate the field of nursing you're interested in through online resources, professional body websites, and healthcare organisations so you can demonstrate a clear understanding of the role.
Personal statements
Your personal statement provides a unique opportunity to express your personal qualities and attributes related to a rewarding career in nursing. The statement should include a clear articulation of:
- Rationale for your choice of career
- How your personality lends itself to a career as a nurse
- Evidence of investigation of nursing as a career that demonstrates insight of the role
- What attracts you to the profession
- Personal qualities and transferable skills that may contribute to success in the course and profession
- What sports/activities you enjoy and what skills you've developed.
Interviews
Our interviews consist of an individual interview and group activity. Interviews start in late November and will run until the summer.
As part of the interview process, you'll be asked to rank your three preferred Trusts for placements, which will be confirmed once you start the course. Please note, it's not possible to guarantee your first choice. We'd recommend that prior to your interview, you consider your preferred Trust. All your placements will then take place in various locations within that Trust, so the travel distance will vary.
