Nursing

Nurses form the largest group of staff in the NHS and are a crucial part of a healthcare team. Nurses work in every sort of health setting from accident and emergency to working in patients’ homes, with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Entry Requirements

Highers: ABBB which should normally include two science subjects from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics and Mathematics. A degree of flexibility may be permitted in the subject mix but applicants who do not possess Higher Grade Chemistry should normally possess a pass in Standard Grade Chemistry and Physics at Grade 1/2. A pass in Standard Grade English is also required.
A-levels: BBB including two science subjects from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics and Mathematics. If Chemistry is not offered, then a GCSE pass in Chemistry or Science at grade B will be required.
IB: Total score of 32 points including Chemistry or Biology at a score of 6 at higher level. Applicants who do not possess Chemistry at Higher Level should possess Chemistry at Standard Level. A minimum of 6 points in English at Standard Level is also required.