Student selection is via UCAS and includes:
A personal statement
References
Confirmation of academic attainment
Applicants are initially screened to ensure you have the required academic qualifications, and given information on how to make a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) claim. The Faculty has well-established mechanisms and procedures for approving RPL. Programme outcomes and requirements are mapped following QAA Guidelines, and NMC requirements prior to acceptance on the programme.
When applying through UCAS you should:
Have a strong GCSE profile of five GCSE or O level subjects at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Have taken subjects that include English, Mathematics and a Science.
Have a Bachelor (honours) degree from an Institution of Higher Education usually at a 2:2 or above.
Usually have an A level or equivalent in a science or social science.
Be currently employed in a relevant clinical practice area with achievement of a minimum of 750 verified hours in this role. Individuals with recent healthcare experience will be considered in some circumstances. Relevant experience includes, for example hospitals, GP surgeries, hospices, and other community settings (subject to RPL). Evidence of clinical hours are to be confirmed by a registered nurse and will be mapped against the stage one values and proficiencies for the Nursing programme.
A copy of the your job description will be obtained to establish the appropriateness of the clinical experience.
If the individual confirming practice hours is not registered as a nurse in the UK, additional evidence of the verifier's registration credentials will be required.
Evidence of academic study within the last 5 years.
Please note you will be asked to provide a CV at the assessment stage of this process
If you have not achieved mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above on application you may be offered a free online mathematics support package and an examination equivalent to C grade/grade 4 or above GCSE to enable the achievement of appropriate entry requirements prior to commencing the programme. This examination is offered during the recruitment cycle to all eligible candidates.
If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above you will have to achieve an IELTS (or equivalent qualification) at the grade of at least 7.0 (at least 6.5 in all elements sections)