Entry Requirements
UK applicants
Programme specific requirements
The normal entry requirement for the BSc is a Diploma in Higher Education (120 Level 5 credits) (or overseas equivalent). Applicants must be registered nurses with the NMC or an equivalent governing body for international applicants. IELTS 6.5 overall, minimum of 6.0 in all skills.
Applicants must be qualified nurses with a current registration either in the UK or home country. Applicants will have a diploma in nursing that has been awarded by a recognised academic institution.
Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band:
Selection Process
Applicants must be qualified nurses with a current registration either in the UK or home country. Applicants will have a diploma in nursing that has been awarded by a recognised academic institution.
Application closing date guidance
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.
Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2025 (23:59 UK time).
The final application deadlines for this programme are:
- Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
- Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)
After the first application deadline in March:
- if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above.
- if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications.
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person / Online
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time or two years part-time
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026