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Entry requirements summary

Entrants will typically have completed A-levels or equivalent, including at least one science subject, or the L4 Healthcare Science Associate Apprenticeship. For applicants without relevant Level 3 qualifications, experiential learning will also be considered.

All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.

Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.


Selection Process

All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.

Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.


Qualifications

Additional requirements

Interview Required? Yes
Portfolio Required? Yes
Admissions Test Required? No
Audition Required No
Occupational Health Check Required Yes
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required Yes
Other Required Yes

GCSE/Level 2 requirements

GCSE GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Are Scottish Core Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? No

English language requirements