• Introducing Health and Social Care (K102) - K102 - Introducing Health and Social Care (Open University) plus 5 GCSEs at grade C or Grade 4 (or above) which must include Mathematics/Numeracy and English Language.
• GCSE Equivalent - Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2* or Level 3 in Application of Number will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Mathematics/Numeracy. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2* or 3 in Communication will be accepted in lieu of GCSE English Language. *Level 2 must be achieved since 2016.

 

• Irish Leaving Certificate - 120 UCAS tariff points from the Higher Leaving Certificate results plus C3 (or above) in Mathematics and English at Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate pre-2017 or H6 / O3 (or above) in Mathematics and English from 2017 onwards.

• QQI FETAC - QQI FETAC 6 Distinctions and 2 Merits plus C3 (or above) in Mathematics and English at Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate (pre-2017) or H6 / O3 (or above) in Mathematics and English from 2017 onwards. FETAC must include Mathematics units please note: you must indicate on your UCAS application form that you are studying this unit.

You can also meet the qualification requirements with a range of other acceptable qualifications including a degree qualification, DipHE, CertHE, HND, HNC, NVQ4, or CACHE Diploma. 

 Applications will not be considered if there are pending GCSE qualifications in Mathematics/Numeracy and English Language – these must be achieved prior to submitting the application. Evidence of competence in English and Mathematics is a requirement of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).