Uniforms
Information about what you will need and how to order
Your School of Health Sciences uniform
Please use the table below to see what you'll be required to wear while on placement. Your basic uniform is provided for you and there are some optional items you may wish to buy yourself.
| Course | What is my uniform? | What else will I need? |
|---|
| Midwifery BSc |
Pale grey tunic with white trim and grey trousers |
More information here |
| Nursing BSc and GEN (Adult and Child pathways) |
Pale blue tunic with white trim and navy trousers |
More information here |
| Nursing BSc and GEN (Mental Health and Learning Disability pathways) |
Pale blue tunic with white trim or pale blue polo shirt and navy trousers |
More information here |
| Physiotherapy BSc |
White tunic with navy trim and navy trousers |
More information here |
| Sports Rehabilitation BSc |
Polo shirt, tracksuit trousers, a rain jacket and a soft-shell jacket |
More information here |
Important information
- Foundation in Health Sciences students are not required to wear a uniform.
- You can place your uniform order using the link below. It's not essential to complete the form before you arrive, you will not be disadvantaged if you're unable to complete before your start date. But you MUST order your uniform by Friday 29 September. You'll need to access the form whilst logged into your university IT account to ensure that the correct credentials appear on the order form.
- Please check the sizing chart before you order. Clothing should allow for free movement including stretching, reaching and bending.
Order your uniform
Footwear
Midwifery and nursing students need to provide their own placement-appropriate shoes. These should be flat, leather-type supportive shoes with no-slip heels and soles. They should cover the whole foot and have quiet soles to comply with quieter ward requirements. These shoes will be used on all clinical placements and for clinical skills sessions in the university so make sure they're comfy.
You can purchase these shoes before you arrive or once you have started the course.
Physiotherapy and sport rehabilitation students may also be required to wear specialist footwear such as football boots when working in some areas. You'll be informed of specific clothing and footwear requirements for individual placements.
Uniform information
You'll be provided with three sets of clinical placement uniform and a polo shirt for use in Clinical Skills.
For Clinical Skills sessions a School of Health Sciences polo shirt (provided) should be worn with dark trousers. Dress trousers or jogging bottoms would be appropriate, but lycra or leggings would not. Placement appropriate footwear should also be worn.
Additional Clinical Skills polo shirts cost £12 and can be ordered through our online store. You may wish to order multiple polo shirts dependent upon your laundry facilities.
If you wish, you can also purchase School of Health Sciences fleeces and hoodies.
You'll be provided with three sets of clinical placement uniform and a polo shirt for use in Clinical Skills.
In addition to your provided uniform, you'll also need:
- One navy or white polo shirt or a smart navy or white T-shirt. No large logos or designs.
- One pair of loose black running shorts. Integral liner recommended. Cycling shorts or similar tight-fitting shorts are not suitable.
- One pair black track pants or similar. No leggings.
- One pair training shoes in white or black. No bright colours.
These additional items, with the School of Health Sciences logo, can be purchased from our approved supplier during your induction weeks or you can buy your own without logo. Please avoid purchasing clothing with large logos as these can contravene placement sponsorship requirements.
You'll be provided with three sets of clinical placement uniform, a soft-shell jacket, a rain jacket and a polo shirt for use in Clinical Skills.
In addition to your provided uniform, you'll also need:
- A pair of black shorts. Cycling shorts are not acceptable.
- Black, white or grey trainers, no vivid or bright colours.
Optional:
- Additional polo shirts
- Black hoodie with gold lined hood
- Pair of studded boots (for pitch side work in football or rugby) - this is unlikely to be needed until year two
These additional items (except studded boots) can be purchased from our approved supplier after you arrive, or you can buy your own plain black t-shirt/polo shirt and tracksuit bottoms. Please avoid purchasing clothing with large logos as these can contravene placement sponsorship requirements.