Quick glance
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements listed apply to 2026 entry.
IB requirements
IB score
30 points overall or 6,5,5 in three HL certificates
IB requirements
HL5 in biology or sports, health and exercise science
A level and GCSE requirements
Required subjects
ABB / AAC / A*BC
A levels must include a biological science or PE.
A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately.
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, and global perspectives
GCSEs
Minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which include maths, English and science.
Please note: you must have achieved the GCSEs at the point of application and not at the point of entry.
Level 3 Core Maths
If you have already achieved your Level 3 Core Maths at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Level 3 Core Maths you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Level 3 Core Maths. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Level 3 Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.
Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Level 3 Core Maths will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
Alternative qualifications
RQF BTEC Nationals
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD in the following subjects:
- Sport
- Sport and exercise science
- Applied science (Biomedical pathway only - specific units required*)
Other extended diplomas can be accepted with an additional A level that meets our biology/science requirements*.
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus one A level grade B in the following:
- Sport
- Sport and exercise science
Other diplomas equivalent to two A levels will require A level biology/PE or equivalent qualification that meets biology/science requirements*.
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus two A levels grade BB. The following meet our biology/science requirements:
- Sport
- Applied human biology (specific units required*)
Where alternative extended certificates are taken an additional A level or equivalent in biology/PE will be required.
* Please contact us for further information.
Access to HE Diploma
QAA accredited Access to HE Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery/Health Professions (or equivalent) including 24 Human biology credits at distinction and 21 credits at Merit (all at level 3)
IELTS/English requirements
IELTS
7.0 overall (7.0 in reading, listening and speaking and 6.5 in writing)
English language requirements
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.
For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
High school qualifications
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.
Visa restrictions
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
Mature students
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
Notes for applicants
Health and criminal records screening
In accordance with Professional and Regulatory Body requirements, all applicants are subject to health screening by Occupational Health, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before they can commence the course.
More information can be found on the School of Health Sciences Occupation Health and DBS page.
Minimum age requirement
We do not consider your application if you will be under 17 years and 9 months on the 1 September of the year you start your course.
Elite athletes
We can make a contextual offer if you're an athlete competing at a high level and are offered a Sports Scholarship. We recommend that you complete the expression of interest form as soon as possible so that your elite athlete status can be confirmed prior to an offer being made. More information and how to apply can be found on the UoN Sport pages.
Part-time working alongside university studies
As a student on a full-time professional training course, it is expected that your primary focus would be your full-time university studies. If you're considering part-time paid employment alongside your university studies it is advised that you discuss your position with your personal tutor before committing.
Work experience
It is desirable to gain work experience prior to applying, to demonstrate that you understand the role of a sport rehabilitator and the demands and challenges of working in a sport or exercise environment. However, we recognise that finding this experience can be challenging so your application will not be negatively affected if you are unable to undertake any. However, we would expect you to have completed thorough research into the role and demonstrate how other activities you participate in (for example, part-time work) have helped you develop some of the key attributes we are looking for in a sport rehabilitator.