GCSEs at grade C+/ 4 in an English-based subject and Maths or equivalent qualifications (e.g. Key Skills Level 2/ Learn Direct Level 2/ Functional Skills Level 2).
Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses
PLUS EITHER
- 112 UCAS points
- A Levels - grades BBC
- T Levels - Equivalent to 112 UCAS points or higher in Health or Healthcare Science
- BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades DMM
- CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma at a B grade
- Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (112 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 15 credits at distinction)
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees
- Foundation degrees /HND/ HNC
Not met the entry criteria for this course? Did you know you could study Nursing within 4 years? Why not discover more information about our new Foundation Year courses and what you need to get onto them. Please visit Foundation Year Courses to find out more about what opportunities we have for you
Have you also considered other careers in Health? Did you know we also offer:
- Learning Disability Nursing
- Coming soon our self-funded apprenticeship
- Degrees in Public Health, Social Care and Health Studies
- Podiatry
Please visit the Institute of Health for more information
Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
Evidence of digital literacy and technological literacy capability will be determined by successful completion of your application.
Other Requirements
Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory personal statement and reference (academic or employer).
Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted for a values-based selection process and will be subsequently required to meet a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and Occupational Health requirements.
Read further information regarding interview preparation
Additional Information
During the Nursing course you will be required to attend placements. When you are asked for your choice of placement area we will endeavour to meet your request however we must emphasise that this cannot be guaranteed and therefore you must ensure you are able to travel to the final placement area you are allocated.
Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check:
Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you may also be required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from us
There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured an offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton.
Student Visa Requirements:
Applicants who require a student visa to enter the UK are not eligible to be considered for this course.
Skilled Worker Visa Requirements:
Applicants who are in the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa or are a dependent of a Skilled worker are not eligible to be considered for this course.
Contextual Offers
The university recognises that many students have additional barriers in progression to university, whether this be through disability, as a care leaver, from an area of deprivation or another factor. The university wishes to provide additional support for these students through the contextual offer scheme. If you are eligible, the University will apply a contextual Admissions decision, in the form of a reduced offer letter by up to two grades or 16 UCAS tariff points. Find out more.
Don't have GCSE English and/or Maths? Take our Equivalency Assessments
We understand that not everyone is able to achieve GCSE Maths and English for a variety of reasons. Our equivalency assessments provide an opportunity for you to further your English and/or Maths skills ready for your studies, as well as being able to meet part of the entry requirements for many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Our online equivalency assessments are free of charge and accepted as the equivalent to a GCSE for the majority of our courses, however applicants of Initial Teacher Training courses will need to sit an on-campus equivalency test which costs £35. Find out more about our equivalency tests.