Our typical offer is 54 UCAS Tariff points.
Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).
We require GCSE maths and English language at grade C/4 or above, or level 2 functional skills in numeracy and literacy.
Members of the Armed Forces will also require maths and English, however, the Level 3 qualification can be replaced with evidence of relevant clinical experience and in-house training.
The selection process will include an individual interview, which will assess you on your values, problem solving, and communication skills.
Please note, applications are currently closed to international students.
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. For advice on how to prepare, please see our Applicant interviews page. 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.
