Undergraduate degree: -A first honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) in any subject - it does not need to be related to allied health -Any overseas qualifications should be equivalent to UK qualifications which meet our entry requirements. If you have completed your degree outside the UK, we will require a clear copy of your degree documentation to ensure UK ENIC comparability. Please note that all applicants who are invited to interview will be required to present their original degree documentation GCSEs and equivalents: -English and Maths GCSE at grade A* - C / 4-9 (please contact our Admissions team if you have equivalent qualifications) Relevant work experience: -Applicants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 770 hours healthcare experience (approximately six months full-time work) in their chosen field within the past 5 years. This can be through either paid or voluntary work, but must be verifiable by a supervisor or line manager. -We are looking for evidence of voluntary, paid or life experiences of caring for children and young people and their families and carers. Experience of caring for children and young people of various ages as well as those children and young people who have a range of physical and intellectual ability is an advantage for those candidates applying for the child nursing programme. International requirements: -If English is not your first language, IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 7.0, including at least 6.5 in the writing section and at least 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking sections. The university may be able to accept alternative English Language qualifications from applicants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) on a case by case basis in line with the appropriate Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines Extra Requirements: -Please be advised that Maths, English (including IELTS if required) and 770 hours of experience is required at the point of application -International applicants who require a student visa are not eligible to apply for the course. Occupational English Test (OET): We’ll accept an OET examination certificate that confirms you achieved -at least a grade C+ in the writing section -at least a grade B in the reading, listening and speaking sections