Qualification requirements

You will need: - A first honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) in any subject - it does not need to be related to allied health. - English and Maths GCSE at grade A* - C / 4-9 (please contact our Admissions team if you have equivalent qualifications). - Any overseas qualifications should be equivalent to UK qualifications which meet our entry requirements. If you have completed your degree outside the UK, we will require a clear copy of your degree documentation to ensure NARIC comparability. Please note that all applicants who are invited to interview will be required to present their original degree documentation. - If English is not your first language, IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 7.0, including at least 6.5 in the writing section and at least 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking sections. The university may be able to accept alternative English Language qualifications from applicants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) on a case by case basis in line with the appropriate Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines. - Applicants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 770 hours healthcare experience (approximately six months full-time work) in your chosen field within the past 5 years. This can be through either paid or voluntary work, but must be verifiable by a supervisor or line manager. - Please be advised that degree, Maths, English (including IELTS if required) and 770 hours of experience is required at the point of application. Occupational English Test (OET) We’ll accept an OET examination certificate that confirms you achieved: - at least a grade C+ in the writing section - at least a grade B in the reading, listening and speaking section International applicants who require a student visa are not eligible to apply for the course.