Mental Health Nursing Bnurs

Not Accepted

We normally require grades BBCCC in five suitable Scottish Higher level subjects (including at least one science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology and Psychology) and one Advanced Higher at grade B/C. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3). The specific course requirements are: of the 45 credits at level 3, 30 must be at Distinction grade and the remaining 15 credits at merit grade. Also, 30 of the 45 level 3 credits must be in science or health-science related subjects. You must also have 5 GCSE subjects at Grade C/4 to include English Language, Mathematics and Science. We may also consider other factors on an individual basis, such as additional educational achievements, life experience and work related skills. If you are a mature applicant and do not meet the GCSE requirements, please contact the admissions team directly.

30

30 points overall. 5,4,4 in Higher Level subjects including at least one science related subject from Biology, Chemistry, Sports and Health Science or Psychology. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

DMM

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care or Applied Science). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DMM. 1/3 of the units undertaken must be in a science or science related subject.

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including a minimum of five GCSES at grade 4 (C). These must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language

DM

We consider the National Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DM plus an additional A Level at grade C. Either the BTEC National Diploma or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

DM

We consider the Technical Diploma. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DM plus an additional A Level at grade C. Either the Technical Diploma or the A Level must be in a Science or Health related subject. (eg Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care or Applied Science).

DMM

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care or Applied Science). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DMM with 1/3 of the units undertaken in science or science related subjects.

We normally require grades BBCCC in five suitable Scottish Higher level subjects (including at least one science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology and Psychology) and one Advanced Higher at grade B/C. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).

D

We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus two additional A Levels at grades CC. Either the BTEC National Extended Certificate or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).

Not Accepted

D

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade D plus two additional A Levels at grade CC. Either the BTEC National Foundation Diploma or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grade D plus two A Levels at Grades CC. Either the Technical Foundation Diploma or the A Levels must be in a Science or Health related subject. (eg Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care or Applied Science).

D

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D plus two A Levels at grades CC. Either the Technical Extended Certificate or the A Levels must be in a Science or Health related subject. (eg Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care or Applied Science).

B,C,C

BCC, including at least one science from the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

We will accept the Health pathway only and require an overall grade of Distinction. We would normally expect the chosen specialism to match the BNurs pathway for which you will be applying for. For example, for Mental Health Nursing, the specialism taken should be supporting the Mental Health Team.

We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (replacing the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate from September 2023) We require minimum grade C from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed).