Entry requirements summary
32 points at A level in a science, healthcare, or social care subject, or equivalent work experience and/or qualifications.
All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.
All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.
Selection Process
All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.
All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.
UCAS Tariff
| UCAS Tariff Entry Requirement | 32 |
| UCAS Tariff Further Details | 32 points at A level in a science, healthcare, or social care subject, or equivalent work experience and/or qualifications. |
Qualifications
Additional requirements
| Interview Required? | Yes |
| Portfolio Required? | Yes |
| Admissions Test Required? | No |
| 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 |
English language requirements
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5.
91 with a minimum of 24 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 25 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
An overall score of 65 with a minimum of 65 in each skill.
An overall score of 4 with a minimum of 4 in each component.
An overall CAE score of 58 or above with a minimum of Borderline in each skill.
An overall CPE score of 45 or above with a minimum of Weak in each skill.
An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 176.