BBC with a science subject, e.g. biology or a social science.
For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDMBTEC nationals are considered in addition to 3 GCSEs grades C/4, which must include English, Maths and a Science.
BTEC National Extended Certificate:
We will accept one National Extended Certificate at a minimum of Distinction. This must be accompanied by two A2 Levels at grade B. One A2 subject should preferably include a Biological Science. In total, between the two qualifications, three separate subjects must be taken.
BTEC National Diploma
We will accept in Health and Social Care or Applied Science graded at DM. This must be accompanied by one A2 level subject at grade B. In total between the two qualifications, two separate subjects must be taken.
BTEC National Extended Diploma
We will accept in Health and Social Care or Applied Science at a minimum of DDM.
Access to HE Diploma
D: 27 credits
M: 18 creditsWe consider Access Courses to be suitable for adult learners. It is required that all applicants attain 45 credits at Level 3 in Science or Health-Science related subjects. 27 credits must be at Distinction grade, the remaining 18 credits graded at merit or above. Will also require English and Maths at GCSE grade 4/C. Functional skills in Maths will be accepted. (Equivalents are not considered i.e. it is a requirement that GCSE awards should not be Applied against the Diploma.) Edge Hill literacy and numeracy at level 2 is also accepted.
BBBBB in Higher level plus BB at Advanced Higher level from a combination of Higher levels and advanced Higher levels with at least one Advanced Higher level Science subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics.. .Consideration will only be given to Advanced Highers in different subjects to those of Highers.
Accepted in addition to five National 5s graded upper A-C which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science.
Duplicate subjects are not accepted.
Higher grades may be required from re-sit students.
Duplicate subjects are not accepted.
Higher grades may be required from re-sit students.
Scottish Advanced Higher
BBBBBBB in Higher level plus BB at Advanced Higher level from a combination of Higher levels and advanced Higher levels with at least one Advanced Higher level Science subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics.. .Consideration will only be given to Advanced Highers in different subjects to those of Highers.
Accepted in addition to five National 5s graded upper A-C which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science.
Duplicate subjects are not accepted.
Higher grades may be required from re-sit students.
Duplicate subjects are not accepted.
Higher grades may be required from re-sit students.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 points26 points overall with no score less than 4 or pass the IB Diploma plus 5,4,4 in 3 HL subjects
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
CC in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level to include a Biological Science.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H36 Higher Level subjects to be gained at a single sitting. 4 subjects at H3 grade, plus 2 subjects at H4; to include English Language, Mathematics and Biology.
Higher grades may be required from resit students.
QQI/FETAC L5 is not accepted.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSE subjects graded A*-C (grade 4) in English, Mathematics and a Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics). Dual or Combined Science is also accepted.
T Levels in Health preferably with occupational specialism (supporting the adult nursing team) is accepted with an overall grade of Merit to include in the core.
As well as a strong academic background, we also look for frontline caring experience in accordance with the values and behaviours of the NHS constitution.
You will understand that as a health sciences student, and when you qualify, you will be asked to treat children and other vulnerable people. We therefore need information about any criminal offences of which you may have been convicted, or with which you have been charged. The information you provide may later be checked with the police. Please complete the Declaration of Criminal Background form.
The University and the School of Health Sciences has an obligation to undertake health screening on all prospective healthcare students. Any offer of a place to study is conditional on completion of a health questionnaire and a satisfactory assessment of fitness to train from the University's Occupational Health Service. This will include some obligatory immunisations and blood tests.
The academic profile, reference and personal statement of each candidate are given equal consideration. Due to the large number of applications it is advised that candidates ensure that they present with the strongest possible application.
Candidates who are short-listed must be able to attend for interview between December and March.
Additional essential requirements
Additional requirements include:
Knowlegde/understanding of the profession
Evidence of care/compassion for others
Evidence of teamwork and personal achievement
Evidence of verbal/written communication skills
Please download Nursing entry criteria for full details.