All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2021 entry.
UK entry requirements |
A level |
BBB; including one science subject
Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
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Required subjects |
A levels must include a science subject; plus 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4) including English (language or literature) and maths. |
IB score |
30 (with three subjects at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in a science subject), plus English and maths at Standard Level |
Standard entry requirements
BBB at A level, including one from biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, psychology or sociology. Plus 5 GCSE’s (grades 9-4) including English (language or literature) and maths.
Please note we do not accept general studies at A level or functional English or mathematics GCSEs.
Alternative entry requirements
We accept:
- BTEC: The Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies) or Health Science should be passed with a minimum of Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) as the final award to include a minimum of 60 academic science credits. 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A-C) are also required, including English (language or literature) and maths.
Other relevant Extended Diplomas may be considered, see our guidance for applicants.
We will also accept a combination of A levels and BTEC 'non-extended' diplomas.
- Access to HE Diploma: 45 credits at level three (to include a minimum of 21 credits at distinction, 18 credits at merit and the rest at pass or above). A minimum of 15 credits are required from science modules, at merit grade or above. GCSE English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4 (C) or above are also required.
Distance learning Access to HE courses are also accepted.
- CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: Grade B overall and subject to completing specific modules. All science modules must be grade B or above. 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A-C) are also required, including English (language or literature) and maths.
A list of other alternative qualifications we accept is on our Advice for nursing applicants webpage.
Interview
All offers are also subject to a successful interview at the selection day, satisfactory health screening, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance.
An interview is mandatory, in line with our professional and regulatory body requirements. See our Advice for nursing applicants webpage for application tips and an overview of the interview process.
International entry requirements |
IB score |
30 (with three subjects at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in a science subject), plus English and maths at Standard Level |
IELTS |
7.0 (7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing). GCSE English language at Level 6 (B) or above may also be accepted. |
High school qualifications |
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country |
A level |
BBB; including one science subject |
Required subjects |
A levels must include a science subject; plus 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4) including English (language or literature) and maths. |
English language requirements
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.
For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
Visa restrictions
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period
where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying
full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time
courses. The Standard Visitor visa
route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and
Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
Interview
All offers are also subject to a successful interview at the selection day, satisfactory health screening, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance.
An interview is mandatory, in line with our professional and regulatory body requirements. See our Advice for nursing applicants webpage for application tips and an overview of the interview process.
Alternative qualifications
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
Contextual offers
We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
If you don't meet the requirements for this course and you are a UK or EU student, you might want to consider our one-year Health Sciences Foundation Certificate.
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.