Nursing

Academic Entry Requirements

At the point of application applicants must have achieved, or be working towards:

• GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics at Grade C/Grade 4 or above (or equivalent, such as Functional Skills level 2).

• 112 UCAS points or equivalent (applicants who have between 104 and 112 UCAS points will be considered, on an individual basis).

• Evidence of Level 4 and above, degree level study may be used as an alternative equivalency to UCAS points (If 112 UCAS points are not attained). However, applicants who meet this criteria would be considered on an individual basis.

• UCAS points can be obtained from a combination of equivalent qualifications, for example, BTECs, A - levels and HE access qualifications. In all cases the equivalent qualification must equate to 112 UCAS points (as per above applicants who have between 104 and 112 UCAS points will be considered, on an individual basis).

• For applicants who are completing or have completed HE Access programmes and plan to utilise this qualification as the sole evidence for entry criteria, all aspects of the course must be passed and the equivalent of 112 UCAS points must be achieved (as per above, applicants who achieve between 104 and 112 UCAS points from HE Access programmes will be considered, on an individual basis).

• Applicants who are planning to utilise non-UK academic entry criteria must show clear evidence that the qualification is equivalent to the stated entry criteria. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit evidence of their UK-based qualifications or validation of all their non-UK-based. This can be done by submitting qualifications to the United Kingdom National Information Centre (UK ENIC) - https://www.enic.org.uk/

If you are unsure of how many UCAS points you have achieved, a UCAS points calculator can be found at https://www.ucas.com/applying/before-you-apply/what-and-where-to-study/entry-requirements/calculate-your-ucas-tariff-points. Be aware this calculator is only relevant for Level 3 qualifications, such as A Levels, HE Access and Level 3 BTEC awards.

Non-Academic Entry Requirements

An applicant must be an Isle of Man resident and 18 years of age on the commencement date of the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) Programme, September annually. Students on the Isle of Man with visas are not currently being considered.

In addition to attaining academic criteria, applicants currently are required to successfully complete an in person interview and a group activity.

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language and communication in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration requirementsto study on the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) Programme. This will be assessed as part of the application process, during the in person interview and by the receipt of satisfactory references. If concerns have been raised regarding your ability to communicate clearly in English, you will be asked to complete an NMC approved English test. More information on this can be found here: https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/registration/language-requirements-guidance.pdf

A Disclosure & Barring Service assessment, an Occupational Health assessment and, if deemed necessary, further health professional assessments will be carried out for applicants that receive a conditional offer. These candidates will also need to provide two recent academic/professional references.

Applications for September 2026 are open from 24th October 2025 until 2nd February 2026 with face to face interviews being conducted in March and April 2025.

Academic Entry Requirements

At the point of application applicants must have achieved, or be working towards:

• GCSE English Language or Literature and Mathematics at Grade C/Grade 4 or above (or equivalent, such as Functional Skills level 2).

• 112 UCAS points or equivalent (applicants who have between 104 and 112 UCAS points will be considered, on an individual basis).

• Evidence of Level 4 and above, degree level study may be used as an alternative equivalency to UCAS points (If 112 UCAS points are not attained). However, applicants who meet this criteria would be considered on an individual basis.

• UCAS points can be obtained from a combination of equivalent qualifications, for example, BTECs, A - levels and HE access qualifications. In all cases the equivalent qualification must equate to 112 UCAS points (as per above applicants who have between 104 and 112 UCAS points will be considered, on an individual basis).

• For applicants who are completing or have completed HE Access programmes and plan to utilise this qualification as the sole evidence for entry criteria, all aspects of the course must be passed and the equivalent of 112 UCAS points must be achieved (as per above, applicants who achieve between 104 and 112 UCAS points from HE Access programmes will be considered, on an individual basis).

• Applicants who are planning to utilise non-UK academic entry criteria must show clear evidence that the qualification is equivalent to the stated entry criteria. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit evidence of their UK-based qualifications or validation of all their non-UK-based. This can be done by submitting qualifications to the United Kingdom National Information Centre (UK ENIC) - https://www.enic.org.uk/

If you are unsure of how many UCAS points you have achieved, a UCAS points calculator can be found at https://www.ucas.com/applying/before-you-apply/what-and-where-to-study/entry-requirements/calculate-your-ucas-tariff-points. Be aware this calculator is only relevant for Level 3 qualifications, such as A Levels, HE Access and Level 3 BTEC awards.

Non-Academic Entry Requirements

An applicant must be an Isle of Man resident and 18 years of age on the commencement date of the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) Programme, September annually. Students on the Isle of Man with visas are not currently being considered.

In addition to attaining academic criteria, applicants currently are required to successfully complete an in person interview and a group activity.

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language and communication in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration requirementsto study on the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) Programme. This will be assessed as part of the application process, during the in person interview and by the receipt of satisfactory references. If concerns have been raised regarding your ability to communicate clearly in English, you will be asked to complete an NMC approved English test. More information on this can be found here: https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/registration/language-requirements-guidance.pdf

A Disclosure & Barring Service assessment, an Occupational Health assessment and, if deemed necessary, further health professional assessments will be carried out for applicants that receive a conditional offer. These candidates will also need to provide two recent academic/professional references.

Applications for September 2026 are open from 24th October 2025 until 2nd February 2026 with face to face interviews being conducted in March and April 2025.