Nursing alternative qualifications
Alternative qualifications accepted for 2020 entry to Adult, Children's, Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing with the Health Foundation Year
| BTEC Qualifications | Grades | Subjects | GCSEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma / Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) | MMP | Any subject |
GCSE in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above or equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2 / Key Skills Level 2). GCSEs can be pending when the application is submitted. |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma / Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) | DM | Any subject | As above |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) | Accepted only with other qualifications | Any subject | As above |
| Other qualifications | |||
| NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma / Technical Extended Diploma | Grade C | As above | |
| International Baccalaureate | Pass plus one science subject (higher or standard level) | GCSE Maths and English Language grade 4 (C) |
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| Access to HE Diploma | At least 45 Credits at Level 3 (80 UCAS points) | GCSE Maths and English Language/Literature grade 4 (C) or equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2 / Key Skills Level 2), or 12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in english and 12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in Maths | |
| Vocational qualifications: NVQ or equivalent qualifications are not accepted | |||
| Qualifications that are not listed will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact enquiries@keele.ac.uk for advice | |||
If your qualifications exceed these requirements, or if you have already completed a degree, please see the entry requirements for the 3 year degree course