Entry requirements summary
120-128 points to include 32 points from an A level in a single Science subject, or equivalent.
Applicants must be 18 or over when the course starts. Applicants with a full, category B (car) driving license should have no more than three penalty points.
Applicants will be required to take an admissions test.
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. If successful, applicants will be required to declare if they have been subject to any disciplinary procedures of fitness to practice by any other regulator, professional body, employer or educational establishment.
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
The Department of Health requires all new Exposure Prone Procedures (EPP) workers, including students, are tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The consent, test and managed process of results will be carried out by our Occupational Health Department.
Selection Process
Applicants must be 18 or over when the course starts. Applicants with a full, category B (car) driving license should have no more than three penalty points.
Applicants will be required to take an admissions test.
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. If successful, applicants will be required to declare if they have been subject to any disciplinary procedures of fitness to practice by any other regulator, professional body, employer or educational establishment.
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
The Department of Health requires all new Exposure Prone Procedures (EPP) workers, including students, are tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The consent, test and managed process of results will be carried out by our Occupational Health Department.
UCAS Tariff
| UCAS Tariff Entry Requirement | 120-128 |
| UCAS Tariff Further Details | 120-128 points to include 32 points from an A level in a single Science subject, or equivalent. |
Qualifications
Additional requirements
| Interview Required? | Yes |
| Portfolio Required? | No |
| Admissions Test Required? | Yes |
| Audition Required | No |
| Occupational Health Check Required | Yes |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required | Yes |
| Letter of good conduct | Yes |
| Other Required | Yes |
GCSE/Level 2 requirements
| GCSE | GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above |
| Are Key Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | Yes |
| Are Functional Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | Yes |
| Are Scottish Core Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | No |
English language requirements
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.
100 with a minimum of 24 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 25 in Speaking and 24 in Writing
An overall score of 76 with a minimum of 65 in each skill.
An overall score of 5* with a minimum of 4 in each component.
An overall CAE score of 67 or above with a minimum of Borderline in each skill.
An overall CPE score of 51 or above with a minimum of Weak in each skill.
An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 176.
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 1.
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 2.