Our current standard offer is:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths and Biology or Combined Science alongside 240 UCAS points including at least one full A Level or equivalent, or 240 UCAS points from a relevant BTEC qualifications as a stand-alone qualification or in combination with GCE A level and AS level.
We will also consider Key Skills level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy instead of GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics.
Our current non-standard offer is:
An Access course (with 25% of more of the modules at Merit Level or above) or Foundation Year (with an average of 55% or above), including modules in Biology and Social Sciences, plus GCSEs grade C or above (or the equivalents) in English Language and Mathematics. We will also consider Key Skills level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy instead of GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics.
OR
NVQ 3 in Care with GCSE English Language, Mathematics (or the equivalents) and Biology or combined science.
There are other qualifications which can satisfy our entry requirements. We aim to be as flexible as possible in order to widen access, and can consider a combination of qualifications. If you have any queries regarding eligibility for the course please contact us for advice at soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk
All applicants should provide evidence of study in the last 5 years.
The BSc (Hons) Nursing courses begin in September each year. Please contact us for details of start dates for postgraduate courses and individual Continuing Professional Development modules.
It is likely that we would make a non-standard offer as detailed below:
An Access course (with 50% of modules at Merit Level or above) or Foundation Year (with an average of 55%) including modules in Biology and Social Sciences, plus GCSEs Grade C or above (or the equivalents) in English Language and Mathematics. We will also accept Key Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics instead of GCSEs.
OR
NVQ 3 in Care with GCSE English Language, Mathematics (or the equivalents) and Biology or Combined Science.
There are other qualifications which can satisfy our entry requirements. We aim to be as flexible as possible in order to widen access, and can consider a combination of qualifications. If you have any queries regarding eligibility for the course please contact us for advice.
All applicants should provide evidence of study in the last 5 years.
No, we accept people of all ages onto our nursing programmes. The diverse nature of students on our courses allows everyone to benefit and learn from the experience of others, with each student bringing something different to their studies.
Fees are not payable for UK students on NHS funded courses who meet residency criteria. If you are studying on a BSc (Hons) Nursing course you will be eligible for a non means tested grant of £1000 and a means tested bursary In this case, you will also be able to apply for a reduced student loan. For details of current bursary rates and more information visit www.www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students If you are offered a place on a nursing course, we will initiate the bursary process for you.
Uniform is provided free of charge. However, students changing sizes during the course may be required to purchase additional uniform. We also have a stock of second hand uniform which can be used in these circumstances. All students should be prepared to supply their own footwear.
No, you will experience clinical placements from early on in the first year of your course. During your studies, you will spend 50% of your time on theoretical activities and 50% in practice.
For students who qualified as a diploma nurse you can choose to complete the degree as part of your Continuing Professional Development once you have qualified and are working as a nurse.
If your registration is still current, you can top up your Advanced Diploma in Nursing to a BSc (Hons) degree through Continuing Professional Development. If your registration has lapsed, you should consider our 16 week Return to Practice course. Please contact us at soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk for more details.
Students applying to the School of Health Studies, may be eligible to have some of their courses, programmes and modules funded under the Yorkshire and Humber Strategic Health Authority education contract. However, not all courses, programmes and modules are funded by the contract. Where funding is available, places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
We expect that many students will need to seek additional and alternative sources of funding to support part of, or all of, their course, programme and module.
To apply for CPD funding please provide a funding letter from your employer (on headed paper) stating that you are employed by your organisation and that they support your studies. Where you do have your employers support, we cannot always guarantee that you will be allocated a funding place for part, or all, of your studies.
We advise applicants to contact us for further information.
Students applying to the School of Health Studies, may be eligible to have some of their courses, programmes and modules funded under the Yorkshire and Humber Strategic Health Authority education contract. However, not all courses, programmes and modules are funded by the contract. Where funding is available, places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
We expect that many students will need to seek additional and alternative sources of funding to support part of, or all of, their course, programme and module.
To apply for CPD funding please provide a funding letter from your employer (on headed paper) stating that you are employed by your organisation and that they support your studies. Where you do have your employers support, we cannot always guarantee that you will be allocated a funding place for part, or all, of your studies.
We advise applicants to contact us for further information.
