You must meet the course academic entry requirements and be highly motivated towards a career in nursing, demonstrate a good insight into the nurse's role within the health and social care arena, and have excellent communication skills.

Nursing courses are typically three years, so in order to join this two-year master's degree, you are required to submit a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) portfolio of evidence. The portfolio is a condition for application and shortlisting.

You are also expected to have:

a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of GCSEs
a degree with a 2:2 classification or above.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You must submit a reflective portfolio which demonstrates how you have achieved the NMC outcomes for year 1 of the course. Additionally, you must provide evidence that you have worked a minimum of 500 hours within a health or social care setting, either paid or voluntary. Your written reflection within the portfolio will be marked at level 7 (MSc).

Shortlisting criteria
Your application is measured against the following criteria:

your ability to complete all sections of the application form fully and correctly
the level of all qualifications and grades are specified
appropriate academic entry requirements achieved or working towards qualifications
personal statement supportive of chosen course and demonstrates an understanding of the uniqueness of the profession and the role of the professional
satisfactory appropriate supportive references (academic/employer/character)
completion of the RPL portfolio to a high standard.
If you are invited to interview and the date is not suitable, we may not be able to offer you an alternative date due to the high volume of applications received for this course but it is important that you contact the admissions office immediately.


International applicants must have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking or equivalent in line with the University English Language policy that equates to overall IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing before an unconditional offer is made.
PTE (Academic) - 66
Cambridge English scale - 185
Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE III Pass