This course is open to Adult Nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC] with evidence of at least 12 months experience working as an adult nurse in an appropriate setting. Applicants will hold a first degree (honours) recognised in the UK with a classification of 2.2 or above. The University will consider applications on an individual basis if applicants hold an Ordinary degree in Nursing / Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies. Evidence of recent study (within the last 10 years). If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS of 7 with a minimum score of at least 7 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 7.0 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English. For applicants who were educated overseas and subsequently achieved registration with the NMC – we will accept the qualification (i.e. Degree or Diploma) that qualified the applicant to practice as a nurse in their country of origin. Applicants will need to check the conditions of their visa permits them to study in the UK – this can be checked with the Home Office of the HR Department of their employing NHS Trust. Any international student who is an NMC registrant does not need to take an additional IELTS test - registrant status will be accepted.

English language requirements