Entry requirements
A-level: BBB Including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology
Not general studies or critical thinking.
GCSE: 5 GCSEs at a Grade 4 / C, including English (English Language or English Literature), Mathematics, and a Science subject.
Other course specific tests:
Other Course Specific Information
In your application, you will need to show evidence of study in the last five years.
You are also required to provide an academic reference, which includes a statement which attests to your character and good standing, and suitability to enter the profession for which you have applied.
You can find out more about our application process on our Applicant Journey page.
Disclosure and barring screening
All successful applicants will also need to pass disclosure and barring screening.
The University has a policy statement on students with criminal records. For the vast majority of students who are resident in the UK the record will be checked via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The DBS check can only include background checks on your time in the UK. A criminal record check from other countries in addition to the UK DBS check may be required. Abroad this may be referred to as a "Certificate of Good Conduct" (CoGC), but the name varies.
Any offer of a place to study Nursing (Adult) BSc is conditional upon a satisfactory confidential occupational health assessment, which will include a health questionnaire, and if necessary further telephone consultation and/or an appointment with an occupational health clinician. Screening for serious communicable disease, (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and a review of immunisation status and needs, which includes COVID-19, will also be arranged before beginning your studies.
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Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in either Health and Social Care, Nursing and Midwifery, or Science.
60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, with 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Must also include 12 science credits at Level 3.
GCSEs: GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 / C.
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BTEC
Extended Diploma: DDD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science.
Diploma: DD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science, plus one A Level at Grade B, or BTEC / CTEC at Distinction.
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International Baccalaureate
Applicants must obtain 34 points overall, including 3 subjects at higher level including at least one science related subject, each at grade 5 and above.
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Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level)
Applicants must obtain 2 H2 and 4 H3 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level), with H2 in a Science subject.
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Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers
BB in Advanced Highers and BBBBB in Highers. A science must also be taken at Advanced Higher.
B in an Advanced Higher and BBBBB in Highers. A science must also be taken at Advanced Higher.
BBBBBB in Highers including a science.
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Other Qualifications
CACHE
Grade A in Health and Social Care Level 3 Extended Diploma
GCSEs: Five GCSEs at a Grade 4 / C, including English (English Language or English Literature), Mathematics and a Science subject.
OCR Cambridge Technicals (CTEC)
Extended Diploma: DDD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science
Diploma: DD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science, plus one A Level at Grade B, or BTEC / CTEC at Distinction
GCSEs: Five GCSEs at a Grade 4 / C, including English (English Language or English Literature), Mathematics and a Science subject.
T Levels
We do not accept T Level qualifications for this programme
Foundation Courses
We welcome applications from the University of Leeds Interdisciplinary Science Foundation Programme. Candidates from this programme must successfully complete the year with an overall score of at least 60%.
We also welcome applications from the University of Leeds Interdisciplinary Foundation Programme. Candidates from this programme must successfully complete the year with an overall score of at least 60%.
Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the Schools Undergraduate Admissions Team.
Alternative entry
Were committed to identifying the best possible applicants, regardless of personal circ*mstances or background.
Access to Leeds is an alternative admissions scheme which accepts applications from individuals who might be from low income households, in the first generation of their immediate family to apply to higher education, or have had their studies disrupted.
Find out more about Access to Leeds and alternative admissions.
Typical Access to Leeds offer
A Level: BCC including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology
Not including General Studies or Critical Thinking
BTEC / CTEC: DDM in Extended Diploma Health and Social Care or Applied Science
GCSEs: Five GCSEs at a Grade 4 / C, including English (English Language or English Literature), Mathematics and a Science subject.
International Foundation Year
International students who do not meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study may be able to study the University of Leeds International Foundation Year. This gives you the opportunity to study on campus, be taught by University of Leeds academics and progress onto a wide range of Leeds undergraduate courses. Find out more about International Foundation Year programmes.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 7.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
Improve your English
If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this programme, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.
How to apply
Apply to this course through UCAS. The institution code for the University of Leeds is L23. Check the deadline for applications on the UCAS website.
For a guide on how to apply for a place and what to expect, please read our Applicant journey page.
The School of Healthcare does not normally participate in the UCAS Extra scheme for entry onto the Nursing (Adult) BSc degree course. You must tell us in your UCAS application if you want to defer entry and if you have any prior criminal convictions.
International students apply through UCAS in the same way as UKstudents. Our network of international representatives can help you with your application. If you’re unsure about the application process, contact the admissions team for help.
Read about visas, immigration and other information in International students. We recommend that international students apply as early as possible to ensure that they have time to apply for their visa.
Selection
We shortlist applicants against agreed criteria, using the information you submit on your UCAS form only. You must meet the academic entry requirement for the programme. Your academic background and personal statement help us to assess your interest in the academic subject and are an important part of the process.
Personal statement
Your personal statement is an important part of the shortlisting process, as it help us to assess your interest in adult nursing, and gives us an idea of the transferable skills which you will bring to our nursing programme. The reference you provide on the UCAS form must also support your application, this should be an academic reference, which also includes a statement which attests to (your) character and good standing.
Interviews
If your UCAS application meets our shortlisting criteria, you will be invited to undertake a virtual interview. This may take place via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Blackboard Collaborate.
Interviews are scheduled from November to March.
You’ll be allocated to one of the events; if the date is not suitable you need to contact the student education support officer (details given within the invite) and request an alternative date.
During your interview you’ll have the opportunity to talk to and ask questions of members of academic staff and existing students during the event. Qualified nurses are also involved in our selection events (depending on their availability) and thus you may also talk to them and ask them questions if they are present.
Non-attendance at an event without explanation will result in your application being automatically rejected, so it is important to regularly check the e mail address you supplied on your UCAS form.
International admissions process
All applicants for nursing programmes must meet the entry requirements, are required to be interviewed. Interviews may take place via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Blackboard Collaborate and will be arranged with the applicant for a specific date and time.
Following applicant shortlisting by the School of Healthcare Admissions Team, applicants will be invited to undertake an interview subject to relevant entry criteria attainment as identified below.
Information pertaining to the International English Language Testing System qualification “IELTS” is available above.
Admissions policy
School of Healthcare Undergraduate School Policy 2023
Fees
UK: £9,250
International: £27,500 (per year)
Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2022/23
For UK full-time undergraduate students starting in 2022/23 the fee will be £9,250. The fee may increase in future years of your course in line with inflation and as permitted by law. Fees for UK undergraduate students are decided by the government and may vary if policy changes.
Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2023/24
Tuition fees for UK full-time undergraduate students for 2023/24 have been agreed by the UK Government and will remain at the current fee level of £9,250. The fee may increase in future years of your course in line with inflation and as permitted by law. Fees for UK undergraduate students are decided by the government and may vary if policy changes.
Tuition fees for international undergraduate students starting in 2023/24
Tuition fees for international students for 2023/24 should be available on individual course pages from September 2022.
Read more about paying fees and charges.
Additional costs
All applicants need to ensure cognisance of the financial implications before applying to the School of Healthcare and that there may be a requirement to provide a financial guarantee of funding for three years. The status of a student as being a home or overseas student is based upon residential status and not nationality. Where a prospective student is an overseas citizen living within the UK they should contact the Admissions Team at the School of Healthcare, admissions@healthcare.leeds.ac.uk regardless of their residential status, to verify their fees status.
The course length is 3 years. Students will have to pay for Occupational Health clearance and immunisations (cost will vary dependent on the individual needs of student and course requirements as well as any additional Occupational Health appointments and treatment needed during the programme. Other additional costs associated with the programme, which require consideration include visas and travel to and from placement. Applicants for all Undergraduate programmes at the School of Healthcare require a Criminal Record check, which will be undertaken as part of the visa application.
Additional cost information
<p><h4>All students</h4><p>You will be provided with 3 sets of uniforms. Additional uniforms, if required, can be purchased at a cost of £25 per uniform (subject to change).</p><h4>Additional costs for all students</h4><ul><li><p>Students may wish to purchase recommended text books and digital devices/laptops.</p></li><li><p>Students will need to purchase black shoes for placement.</p></li><li><p>Students will be required to pay for printing of assessment work and photocopying of articles if needed.</p></li><li><p>Students will have to pay for travel costs to and from placement.</p></li><li><p>If a study abroad module is chosen, there will be additional costs for travel, visas and accommodation whilst abroad.</p></li></ul><h4>Additional costs for home students</h4><ul><li><p>Signing up to the DBS update service (currently £13 per year).</p></li></ul><h4>Additional costs for international students</h4><ul><li>After accepting a place on the programme international students will have to pay for occupational health clearance and immunisations (cost will vary dependent on individual needs of student), as well as a police check in their country of origin.</li></ul></p>
There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more about additional costs.
Financial support
If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circ*mstances. There is help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government.Find out more in ourUndergraduate funding overview.
NHS funding
Students in nursing, midwifery and allied health professions access (other than those subject to transitional arrangements) are able to access student loans to cover the cost of their tuition fees and means tested support for living costs. You can find more information about this funding by visiting the NHS Business Services Authority website.
NHS Learning Support Fund
The Government has confirmed the details of the Learning Support Fund, which includes a non-repayable, non-means-tested grant of £5,000 per year, a Specialist subject payment: of £1,000 for all nursing and midwifery degrees) and Parental Support of £2,000 for a student who has parental responsibility for a child under the age of 15 years or under 17 years if they are registered with special educational needs. There will also be reimbursem*nt of any additional expenses practice placements travel expenses and an Exceptional Support Fund: a grant of up to £3,000 per academic year for students who find themselves in unforeseen financial hardship. More details can be found on the NHS Business Services Authority website.
How to apply
Details of how to access these funding streams can be found on the NHS Business Services Authority website.
