All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2023 entry.
UK entry requirements |
A level |
BBB
Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
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Required subjects |
A levels
BBB
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives are not accepted.
GCSEs
English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or equivalent |
IB score |
30 |
Alternative entry requirements
In combination with GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 English (language or literature) and maths we accept:
BTEC
An Extended Diploma preferably in Health and Social Care (Health Studies) or Health Science should be passed with a minimum of Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM).
We will also accept a combination of A levels and BTEC 'non-extended' diplomas.
Access Diplomas
45 credits at level three, to include a minimum of 21 credits at distinction, 18 credits at merit and the rest at pass or above. A minimum of 15 credits are required from science/social science modules, at merit grade or above.
Notes for applicants
We are looking for strong academic qualifications as well as a commitment to a career in health promotion and public health. Your personal statement is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd. We want to know what interests you about health and you should demonstrate a real commitment to improving the lives of individuals and communities to tackle the determinants of health and health inequalities. So it is worth reflecting on any related reading that you have done, any work experience and/or any extracurricular activities that you do. For additional information regarding writing your personal statement, please see the UCAS website.
All offers are also subject to a successful interview at the selection day, satisfactory health screening, and disclosure and barring service (DBS) clearance.
From 1 April 2022, there may be the requirement to be vaccinated against Covid-19 unless exempt.
International entry requirements |
IB score |
30 |
IELTS |
6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element |
High school qualifications |
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country |
A level |
BBB |
Required subjects |
A levels
BBB
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives are not accepted.
GCSEs
English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or equivalent |
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.
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.
There is no specific quota for international students and each application is assessed on merit.
International students will be required to have occupational health clearance, supply a declaration of good character and health form certified by their current employer and undertake governance training in order to undertake insight/observational visits. Please note if vaccinations are required, these will be at the student’s own expense.
Notes for applicants
We are looking for strong academic qualifications as well as a commitment to a career in health promotion and public health. Your personal statement is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd. We want to know what interests you about health and you should demonstrate a real commitment to improving the lives of individuals and communities to tackle the determinants of health and health inequalities. So it is worth reflecting on any related reading that you have done, any work experience and/or any extracurricular activities that you do. For additional information regarding writing your personal statement, please see the UCAS website.
Alternative qualifications
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
Contextual offers
We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
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.