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 at A level, including one of biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, psychology or sociology. We do not accept A level general studies.
A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. However, we will make allowances where Covid-19 has been the reason for practical test results being unavailable.
GCSEs GCSE English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4 (C) or above are also required. We do not accept GCSE Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths. |
IB score |
30 (with three subjects at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in a science subject), plus English and maths at Standard Level |
Alternative entry requirements
BTEC 2010 specifications for Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies) or Health Science (2010 specification) should be passed with a minimum of Distinction, Distinction, Merit including a minimum of 60 academic science credits.
- GCSE English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4 (C) or above is also required
BTEC 2016 specifications for Level 3 National Extended Diploma
The following National Extended Diplomas should be passed with a minimum of Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) plus GCSE English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4 (C).
- BTEC level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
- BTEC level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)
- BTEC level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science
This list is not exhaustive and we may accept BTECs other than those listed. For individual advice, please contact us.
Access to HE Diploma
- 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 modules, at merit grade or above
- GCSE English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4 (C) or above are also required
Distance learning Access to HE courses are also accepted.
A list of other alternative qualifications we accept is on our Advice for nursing applicants webpage. Please note: we do not accept CACHE qualifications.
International entry requirements |
IB score |
30 (with three subjects at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in a science subject), plus English and maths at Standard Level |
IELTS |
7.0 (7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing). GCSE English language at grade 6 (B) or above may also be accepted. |
High school qualifications |
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country |
A level |
BBB |
Required subjects |
A levels BBB at A level, including one of biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, psychology or sociology. We do not accept A level general studies.
GCSEs Satisfy our English requirements outlined in the IELTS section above plus GCSE maths at grade 4 (C) or above. We do not accept GCSE Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths.
GCSE qualifications obtained outside of the UK may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country. |
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.
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.
We are not expecting any work experience to have taken place or be ongoing after March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Your application for 2023 entry will not be negatively affected if you’ve been unable to complete the work experience you had planned.
An interview is mandatory, in line with our professional and regulatory body requirements. See our Advice for nursing applicants webpage for application tips and an overview of the interview process.
All applicants are subject to a health screening by Occupational Health, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before they can commence the course.
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.
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 before an offer is made. More information and how to apply can be found on the UoN Sport pages.
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 to discuss your position with your personal tutor before committing.
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.