Entry Requirements For This Course
Entry requirements
You must have a first degree 2:2 or above (in any subject), plus two GCSEs including English and Mathematics at grade C or above; or equivalent, evidence of literacy and numeracy at Level 2.
You need to show evidence of recent study in the last five years.
UCAS course code: BR60.
If you meet the entry criteria you will be invited to a values based recruitment event which includes; a maths and English test, group discussion and individual interview (with staff from practice, the University and service users).
You are also required to have a satisfactory occupational health check and Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS check) and two satisfactory references.
It is beneficial for applicants to have had some related experience in a health care setting. This may be paid, voluntary or as part of a vocational qualification.
Recruitment to the Nursing course is a values based process reflecting the NHS constitution. For more information please see www.nhs.uk/choiceintheNHS/../NHSConstitution
Candidates who are successful at interview will be required to complete a 6000 word portfolio (APL module - Developing Graduate and Transferable Skills). This will include an extended CV, reflecting on five learning outcomes. Candidates must achieve a pass mark of 40% at academic level 6, to be offered a place on the PgDip Nursing course. Guidance on how to complete this independent study module will be provided by the course leader. Candidates are usually given 4 weeks to complete the module.As well as having the above qualifications or equivalents, you must be classified as a Home/EU student prior to starting the course. All students also need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 7.0 or above,and a minimum of 7 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies. We offer pre-sessional English language courses, an International Foundation Programme and a Pre-Masters Programme if you do not meet our requirements see - http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes.
