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Get set for a career in areas such as policing, probation, crime prevention, community safety and youth justice with this Crime and Criminology degree course. You'll use our virtual learning environment so you can learn at your own pace and combine your studies with other commitments.

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A level offer

BBB; including one science subject

Required subjects

A levels must include a science subject; plus GCSE level 4 (C) or above in English (language or literature) and maths.

IB score

30 (with three subjects at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in a science subject), plus English and maths at Standard Level

Standard entry requirements

BBB at A level, including one from biology, chemistry, physics, physical education, psychology or sociology. GCSE English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4 (C) or above also required.

Please note we do not accept general studies at A level or functional English or Mathematics GCSEs.

Alternative entry requirements

In combination with GCSE English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, we accept:

BTEC: The Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies) or Health Science should be passed with a minimum of Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) as the final award to include a minimum of 60 academic science credits. Other relevant Extended Diplomas may be considered, see our guidance for applicants.
We will also accept a combination of A levels and BTEC 'non-extended' diplomas.

Access to HE Diploma: 45 credits at level three (to include a minimum 30 credits at merit or above with at least 15 of these at distinction), with a minimum of 15 credits from science units at merit or above.
Distance learning Access to HE courses are also accepted.

CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: overall grade B. All science modules at B or higher.

We accept a combination of A levels and BTEC 'non-extended' diplomas.

A list of other alternative qualifications we accept is on our Advice for nursing applicants webpage.

International entry requirements

IB score

30 (with three subjects at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in a science subject), plus English and maths at Standard Level

IELTS

7.0 (7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing). GCSE English language at level 5 or above may also be accepted.

High school qualifications

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country

A level offer

BBB; including one science subject

Required subjects

A levels must include a science subject; plus GCSE level 4 (C) or above in English (language or literature) and maths.

English language requirements

See above for our IELTS requirements. We also accept TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB, O level English, and a selection of other English qualifications. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

If you do not meet the English language requirements for your chosen course, you can apply for a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. These courses are run by the Centre for English Language Education, which is accredited for the teaching of English in the UK by the British Council.

If you successfully complete a PEAP course, you can start your degree course at the University of Nottingham without retaking IELTS or equivalent.

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

Access to HE Diploma

Advanced Diploma

BTEC HND/HNC

BTEC Extended Diploma

This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

Contextual offers

We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria - check if you're eligible.

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Entry requirements

A-level: BBB preferably including a science subject (biology, human biology, chemistry, maths, physics or social sciences, such as psychology).

Not general studies or critical thinking.

GCSE: 5 GCSEs grade C or above / 4 or 5 (if taken after 2016) including Maths, English Language or English Literature and a Science subject.

Other course specific tests:

You will need to show evidence of study in the last 5 years.

You are required to provide an academic reference, which also includes a statement which attests to (your) character and good standing.

All Foundation degree modules must be listed on your UCAS form or else your application will be rejected.

Access to HE Diploma

45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction and include 12 credits from biology or health-related subjects + 5 GCSE's A* to C grade in Maths, English, a Science plus two others. The remaining level 3 credits must be at merit level or above. For Access to Higher Education Diplomas completed before September 2014, applicants are required to have 45 credits at level 3 at distinction and include 12 credits from biology or health-related subjects. We strongly advise you to contact the School to discuss the suitability of your chosen Access course. All Access modules must be listed on your UCAS form or else your application will be rejected.

BTEC

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF): Distinction/Distinction/Distinction in: Health and Social Care (Health Sciences); Health and Social Care (Health Studies).

All BTEC modules must be listed on your UCAS form or else your application will be rejected.

International Baccalaureate

34 points overall (15 at higher level) including 3 higher level subjects at minimum of grade 5

Irish Highers (Leaving Certificate)

(Leaving Certificate): BBBBBB including B in English, maths and biology

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers

BB at Advanced Higher and BBBBB at Higher, preferably including a science.
For non-AH applicants: BBBBBB at Higher, preferably including a science.

Other Qualifications

CACHE

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Health & Social Care

NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate in Health & Social Care

NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care

6 science modules if undertaking Level 3 Extended Diploma (3 A-level equivalent). Applicants will be considered who take the Level 3 Award (1 A-level equivalent) or the Certificate (2 A-level certificate) but one of their other qualifications would need to be the equivalent of an A level in the Physical Sciences (Biology, chemistry or Physics).
Students will need to have completed 2 mandatory modules and 3 from option group 1 and 1 from option group 2. Grade A (overall) is accepted.
All CACHE modules must be listed on your UCAS form or else your application will be rejected

Other Qualifications:

Interdisciplinary Science Foundation Programme (CFGO): Successful completion of the year with an overall score of at least 60%

Interdisciplinary Foundation Programme (PHE): Successful completion of the year with an overall score of at least 60%

Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the School's Undergraduate Admissions Team.

Alternative entry

We're committed to identifying the best possible applicants, regardless of personal circumstances or background.

Access to Leeds is an alternative admissions scheme which accepts applications from individuals who might be from low income households, in the first generation of their immediate family to apply to higher education, or have had their studies disrupted.

Find out more about Access to Leeds and alternative admissions.

International Foundation Year

International students who do not meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study may be able to study the University of Leeds International Foundation Year. This gives you the opportunity to study on campus, be taught by University of Leeds academics and progress onto a wide range of Leeds undergraduate courses. Find out more about International Foundation Year programmes.

English language requirements

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 7.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

How to apply

Apply to this course through UCAS. The institution code for the University of Leeds is L23. Check the deadline for applications on the UCAS website.

The School of Healthcare does not normally participate in the UCAS Extra scheme for entry onto the Nursing (Adult) BSc degree course. You must tell us in your UCAS application if you want to defer entry and if you have any prior criminal convictions.

International students apply through UCAS in the same way as UK/EU students. Our network of international representatives can help you with your application. If you're unsure about the application process, contact the admissions team for help.

Read about visas, immigration and other information in International students. We recommend that international students apply as early as possible to ensure that they have time to apply for their visa.

Selection and Interview

We shortlist applicants against agreed criteria, using the information you submit on your UCAS form only. This includes matching your academic profile, both achieved and predicted grades, to the academic entry requirements for the programme. Your personal statement is an important part of the shortlisting process, as it help us to assess your interest in adult nursing, and gives us an idea of the transferable skills which you will bring to our nursing course. It is important that you are specific in your personal statement about which of our courses you are applying for and why. The reference you provide on the UCAS form must also support your application, this should be an academic reference, which also includes a statement which attests to (your) character and good standing.

If your UCAS application meets our shortlisting criteria you will be invited for an interview, via e mail, to one of our selection events. These events take place between November and March. You will be allocated to one of the events; if the date is not suitable you need to contact the student education support officer (details given within the invite) and request an alternative date. Non-attendance at an event without explanation will result in your application being automatically rejected, so it is important to regularly check the e mail address you supplied on your UCAS form.

You will have the opportunity to talk to and ask questions of members of academic staff and existing students during the event. Qualified nurses are also involved in our selection events (depending on their availability) and thus you may also talk to them and ask them questions if they are present.

The selection event includes a campus tour delivered by University Student Ambassadors &/or Adult Nursing Student Ambassadors, where you will be able to see the Students Union, libraries, lecture theatres and The Edge sports facility and also ask questions of current students.

International Admissions Process

All applicants for Nursing programmes must meet entry requirements, are required to be interviewed and undertake a short entry test. Interviews may be conducted via SKYPE and will be arranged with the applicant for a specific date and time. For nursing the test is a numeracy test. Tests for Nursing will be taken remotely, but under observation, immediately following the interview.

Following applicant shortlisting by the School of Healthcare Admission Tutors, applicants will be invited to undertake an interview and entry test (subject to relevant entry criteria attainment as identified below):

The numeracy test for Nursing and Midwifery is set around the European metric system of measurement and calculation. Information pertaining to the International English Language Testing System qualification "IELTS" is available above.

Admissions policy

School of Healthcare Undergraduate School Policy 2020

Fees

UK/EU: See fees section below

International: £23,750 (per year)

Undergraduate tuition fees for 2020 entry
For UK and non-UK EU full-time students starting in 2020, the fee for 2020/21 will be £9,250.

The fee may increase in future years of your course in line with inflation, and as permitted by law. Fees for UK and non-UK EU undergraduate students are decided by Government and may vary if policy changes.

The UK government has confirmed that non-UK EU students starting in the 2020/21 academic year will have home fee status and be eligible for UK government student loans for the duration of their course. The UK government has not confirmed the situation for future years, so keep checking our website for updates.

UK undergraduate tuition fees for 2021 entry
Tuition fees for UK full-time undergraduate students starting in 2021/22 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. In other years, the government has confirmed fee levels in summer. When the fee is confirmed, we will publish an update on this website.

Read more about paying fees and charges.

Brexit
Visit our Brexit page for the latest information on the effect of the UK's exit from the EU on current students and applicants to the University.

NHS Learning Support Fund

The Government has confirmed the details of the Learning Support Fund, which includes a non-repayable, non-means-tested grant of £5,000 per year, a Specialist subject payment: of £1,000 for all nursing and midwifery degrees) and Parental Support of £2,000 for a student who has parental responsibility for a child under the age of 15 years or under 17 years if they are registered with special educational needs. There will also be reimbursement of any additional expenses practice placements travel expenses and an Exceptional Support Fund: a grant of up to £3,000 per academic year for students who find themselves in unforeseen financial hardship. More details can be found here.

How to apply

Details of how to access these funding streams can be found here.

Additional cost information

<p><h4>Home/EU Students:</h4><p>You will be provided with 3 sets of Uniforms. Additional Uniforms, if required, can be purchased at a cost of £25 per Uniform (subject to change)</p><p><strong>Additional costs for all students</strong></p><ul><li>Students will need to purchase black shoes for placement.</li><li>Students will be required to pay for printing of assessment work and photocopying of articles if needed</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Costs for Home/EU students (Optional)</strong></p><ul><li>Signing up to the DBS update service (currently £13 per year)</li><li>Purchase of recommended text books and digital devices/laptops</li><li>If a study abroad module is chosen, there will be additional costs for travel, visas and accommodation whilst abroad.</li></ul><h4>International Students:</h4><p><br />After accepting a place on the programme international students will have to pay for occupational health clearance and immunisations (cost will vary dependent on individual needs of student), as well as a police check in their country of origin. International students will also have to pay for travel costs to and from placement. Students will be required to pay for printing of assessment work and photocopying of articles if needed.</p><p>3 sets of uniforms will be provided; any additional uniforms are paid for by the student. Students may wish to purchase recommended text books and digital devices/laptops. If a study abroad module is chosen, there will be additional costs for travel, visas and accommodation whilst abroad.</p></p>

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more about additional costs

Financial support

If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There is help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government. Find out more in our Undergraduate funding overview.

Additionally, the government has announced that all nursing and midwifery students on courses from September 2020 will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not need to pay back.

Read the full government statement here to find out how this can help you take your first steps into nursing.

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Intro

Studying adult nursing at the University of Brighton enables you to work closely with patients and their families as part of a versatile team of health and social care professionals including doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. You will learn how to tailor individual care for adults with a range of clinical needs.
This course starts in September and is based on our Falmer campus in Brighton. You also have the option to start the course in February, this is based on our Eastbourne campus. You can specify your preferred date in your UCAS application.

We will support you in becoming a caring and compassionate professional who delivers skilled, evidence-based care in partnership with patients, families and communities. Our focus on interdisciplinary learning across all our health courses enriches your experience while also preparing you for the reality of professional practice. There are varied placements across Sussex in both acute and community settings, and you will have the opportunity to experience nursing abroad through our international placements.

You'll spend 50% of the course on placement in healthcare settings with local NHS trusts, private and voluntary organisations. You will participate in simulation learning in our well-equipped clinical skills and simulation suites, allowing you to apply theory to practice in a supported environment.

The recognition that patients come first in everything the NHS does, and the values of the NHS constitution - respect, dignity, compassion and working together for patients - are embedded in our curriculum.

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and are entitled to practice anywhere in the UK.

Key facts

Location Brighton: Falmer

UCAS code B7L0

Full-time 3 years

This course meets the NMC 2018 education standards and course graduates are eligible for registration.

We are a top 10 university for world-leading research impact in allied health professions, nursing and pharmacy (REF 2014)

New Funding for 2020

The government has announced that from September 2020 new and continuing students studying nursing, midwifery and some allied health subjects will receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000. Find out more on the gov.uk website.

90% of our students were satisfied with the learning resources on this course.

National Student Survey 2019

99% of our students told us that they are in a professional or managerial role six months after successfully completing their degree.

Destination of Leavers from Higher Education 2017

Course content

Course structure

You can start this course in:

September - based at our Brighton: Falmer campus, or

February - based at our Eastbourne campus.

The course content is the same for both programmes.

You'll share some modules with students on our other nursing courses, allowing you to benefit from interprofessional collaboration, sharing knowledge and expertise. You will also benefit from patients contributing to your learning through shared stories.

In each year of the course you engage with both theory and practice learning. The course alternates between academic terms and blocks of practice. Theory sessions in academic terms take place at the university. You will attend Monday to Friday with independent study days. Practice placement blocks are 32 hours per week and are eight and 10 weeks long.

Term dates
Starting this course in September follows the standard university term dates.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you'll be told about any new developments through Student View.

Year 1

You are introduced to the profession of nursing and begin your development of the required knowledge and skills. You will develop an understanding of the structure and function of the human body.

Modules

Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People

This module will enable you to undertake a holistic nursing assessment of a person in terms of their mental, physical, social and spiritual needs. You'll learn the importance of completing an assessment in partnership with the person, taking into account their circumstances, characteristics and preferences.

You will also gain an understanding of the role of the nurse in assessing the person's needs as a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People

This module will enable you to plan nursing care based on the information gained from a holistic nursing assessment. You'll learn the importance of identifying priorities in the mental, physical, social and spiritual needs of the person and formulating a plan of care in partnership with the person and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Human Biology for Nursing

This module will enable you to explore human biology in relation to the health, well-being and illness of a person across the lifespan. You'll develop an understanding of how human biology and altered physiology underpins your developing nursing practice.

Practice Learning for Nursing Year 1

This practice assessment of the course is divided into three parts. This module comprises part one, which will enable you to begin developing the knowledge, skills and values required for nursing practice.

You will integrate learning from your placement and at university in order to meet the Future Nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC] 2018).

Year 2

You continue to build your skills and knowledge in professional practice. You will start to develop the principles of adult nursing and gain an insight into the clinical settings in which nurses work such as public health, acute services, community and research.
Modules

Quality Improvement Using Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Nursing to Promote Health and Prevent Illness

Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Deterioration in an Adult

Approaches to Nursing Adults with Long-term Conditions

Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 2

Final year

You will complete an extended project and develop your professional practice further in the areas of leadership, physical assessment and complex care needs.
Modules

Contemporary and Future Nursing Practice

Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams

Enhanced Nursing Assessment and Clinical Decision Making

Palliative and End of Life Care Using an Integrative Nursing Approach

Practice Learning for Adult Nursing Year 3

Clinical Skills and Simulation Suite

Clinical skills and simulation rooms on both our Brighton: Falmer and Eastbourne campuses provide an invaluable tool for assessment and monitoring students' progress throughout the course.

You will benefit from practising nursing skills in an environment that simulates nurses' real-life professional experiences. Learning by simulation with state-of-the-art mannequins enables you to practice in a safe environment under supervision, so you can apply your knowledge and skills in professional practice with confidence.

We have skilled technicians on every campus to support you.

Nursing skills zone - practice independently in a safe environment

Located on both our Brighton: Falmer and Eastbourne campuses, the nursing skills zones are fully equipped open access areas where you can practice your skills at a time to suit you.

You can practice skills including ECG electrode application, sterile glove application, nutritional assessment, basic life support, aseptic technique, urinalysis, physical measurements, personal hygiene, catheterisation, peak flow measurement, administration of medicines, A-E assessment and physical assessment.

You can book a nursing PASS leader to help you in the skills zones. Our PASS (peer-assisted study sessions) project is a student-led scheme where you can discuss issues relating to your course material and student life informally with your peers and trained student facilitators.

Flexible Learning Environment

The Flexible Learning Environment is an adapted home environment in a residential location where you'll be able to practise skills and learn from other students while taking part in realistic training scenarios.

Every room is fitted with cameras and microphones, so that students can be directed and monitored from the control room while the observation room provides the opportunity to review, playback and debrief.

Placements

Our flexible approach to practice-based learning and excellent links with local healthcare trusts enable us to offer clinical practice in hospital and community settings, working alongside multi-professional teams.

You will spend 50% of the course studying theory which requires attendance in lectures and the other 50% on placement. You must accumulate 4,600 hours in total over the three years before you can register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Practice placements are up to 32 hours per week and you will be supported by a practice supervisor. Clinical placements take place across across Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

Community placements offer experience in schools, doctors surgeries, with health visitors and community staff.

It is currently possible to claim back excess travel costs, this is reviewed each year by the NHS.

A day on placement can be between 07.00 and 22.00, some weekends and some nights.

Supporting you

You will receive lots of support throughout your nursing degree. During your course you'll have access to:

personal tutor

practice liaison lecturers

practice supervisor in clinical practice

PASS (peer-assisted study sessions) nursing student leaders

student support and guidance

welfare.

Nursing Society
Our student-run Nursing Society provides support for all nursing students at every stage of their degree.

The society facilitates group learning and extracurricular lectures from speakers across the multidisciplinary team.

Within the School of Health Sciences we are committed to providing a global perspective to nursing and midwifery education. As such we offer a range of international English-speaking exchange placements to nursing, midwifery and paramedic science students. All of our international placements are fully supported and academically credited.

International placements are only with partners with which we have an agreement - this ensures a good quality learning opportunity and safe experience.

European

Active placement of up to three months in year 2 with one of our partner universities.

University College, Denmark

University College of Borås, Sweden

Two-week observational placement with one of 25 institutions across 13 European countries in our European Nursing Module Network. For more information on our European partners and network visit the European Nursing Module Network website.

For an insight into what life is like on a study abroad placement, have a read of Sabrina Barnes' experience in our Graduate Views below.

International

Observational placements of up to three weeks in Africa, Asia or South America through Work the World.

We provide guidance with sourcing accommodation, visas, occupational health checks and insurance. You will be connected with a key personal contact for each partner and have access to online support from the university whilst you are abroad.

All students who take part in a study abroad experience identify its immense value, whether through hosting visiting students or participating in an exchange. We share all students' experiences through our newsletters and through the student ambassador project.

If you wish to learn more about these opportunities you are welcome to discuss this at interview.

Careers

Careers and employability

This course provides a solid foundation for working in numerous healthcare settings and for further professional development in clinical practice, education, management and research.

Our adult nursing graduates have developed successful careers in both hospital and community settings. Many of our graduates leave university with a firm offer of employment.

After a period of consolidation and further study you can work as a specialist practitioner in the community in areas such as practice nursing, health visiting or in the hospital as a clinical nurse or nurse consultant. Acute care offers a range of roles, for example caring for patients needing emergency and intensive care or surgery.

Successful completion of the course will enable you to access further academic study at masters and doctoral level.

Daisy Bower, Community Staff Nurse in Bexhill District Nursing Team, East Sussex Healthcare Trust
"Eastbourne campus is great place to study nursing. The lecturers are really supportive and I felt I could approach them with academic questions as well as personal problems.

"The placement opportunities are varied and allowed learning in focused, friendly environments. I found this really improved my confidence and developed my skills as a nurse. The clinical area for simulation aided in practical learning and there are good quality sporting facilities on campus for leisure.

"Student nurses looking to start a career locally and who benefit from attentive and welcoming teaching should consider Eastbourne campus."

Rachael Fisher, graduate Feb 2017, GP practice nurse, Eastbourne
"When looking back at my time studying at the University of Brighton I have the fondest of memories.

"I studied adult nursing at the Eastbourne campus and feel the university offered me a great platform to start me off in my career. What really struck me was the relationship the lecturers had with their students and feel their support had a huge impact on my studies.

"The variety of placements on offer helped improve my employability but also made me more aware of what field of nursing I wanted to go into.

"I made lifelong friends along the way. I am grateful to the university for nurturing and moulding me into the person I am today as they provided me with knowledge and skills to follow my dreams of becoming a nurse.

"I went straight into practice nursing. I did the Introduction to Practice Nursing module at university. This gave me insight into the role of a practice nurse and highlighted areas that I was interested in - for me this was diabetes care.

"I am working at a large GP medical practice and enjoy being part of the team there. What I love is that I am always learning and every day is not the same. But most of all is the impact I have on the patients to help empower them to take an active role in their own care. I hope my story encourages more people to enter this profession as it is an extremely rewarding job."

Sabrina Barnes, graduated 2018
"In May 2017, I was lucky enough to spend two weeks in Kathmandu, Nepal on placement in three different paediatric wards; general medicine and surgery, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. In this time, I was able to learn how different the Nepali culture was and both the differences and similarities between nursing in Nepal and the UK.

"I was also able to learn a lot about myself and my own nursing practice and share some of my experiences with the Nepali nurses. I had never travelled alone before so even before I got to Nepal, I had done something new and when I got there, I was able to meet lots of other nurses doing exchange placements from across the world. This enabled me to learn about other people's experiences of healthcare and I also met friends that I went travelling with recently to Pokhara, Nepal.

"My experience in Nepal taught me a lot about family-centred care and I have been able to take this in with my nursing practice as a qualified nurse. In particular my time on the intensive care unit in combination with my second year placement on HDU, inspired the title of my dissertation, which had a focus on supporting family involvement in intensive care environments."

Entry criteria

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff
112 points.

A-levels
BBC, must include a science or social science subject at grade B.

BTEC
DMM in a health or science subject.

International Baccalaureate
27 overall with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma
pass with 60 credits overall. Health studies, nursing or science. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at distinction.
GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

with Access course - maths and English.

with A-levels, BTEC or K101 - at least five GCSEs including maths, English and science.

A wide range of other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, for example, Open University K101 and K102.

For all nursing courses leading to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a nurse, you must demonstrate the following:

completion of 10 years general education

successful completion of literacy and numeracy assessments during the interview process

evidence of study within the last five years is desirable

evidence of commitment to the profession

passing of occupational health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

ability to meet travel requirements to attend placements

ability to follow a shift pattern that could cover any part of a 24-hour seven-day cycle.

Foundation degree
Completion of our Health and Social Care Practice foundation degree with 120 credits at level 5 may enable you to start in year 2 of our nursing degrees - Nursing (Adult), Nursing (Child) or Nursing (Mental Health).

Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2.

Interviews
Students successful at the application stage will be invited to attend an interview which comprises a values-based multiple mini interview format.

Men are under-represented in many nursing and allied health professions in the UK. We are committed to helping address the balance and particularly welcome applications from male applicants.

Personal statement

Tips for writing a good personal statement

Identify why you are interested in the course.

Only apply for one field of nursing (adult, mental health or child).

Provide insight into your personal experiences, work or voluntary work.

Do not discuss Florence Nightingale or quote words of wisdom as an opening statement.

Consider how your referee may describe you and reflect this in your statement.

Our nursing degree is theory and practice so discuss your ability to cope with the demands of the whole course.

Our applying to Brighton section provides more information on writing a personal statement.

Application timeline - September
June July
August
September
You must be enrolled for your course before the start date.

Occupational health check
Your offer is subject to occupational health and DBS clearance.
All applicants must complete a University of Brighton occupational health clearance check. If you are working within an NHS/healthcare organisation you will still require a University of Brighton health clearance check.

Once you receive your health questionnaire you must fill this in immediately and return your completed and signed form to the occupational health department by the deadline provided (usually a couple of weeks before your start date), failure to do this will affect your ability to attend your first placement.

Send your form by email or registered post, see the form for contact details. Please note that the questionnaire will need your GP's signature which your GP may charge for, this will need to be paid for by you. We suggest that you use your current GP to complete this form rather than a university-based GP who will not have immediate access to your medical records.

The University of Brighton will pay for your occupational health clearance throughout your course. However you will personally have to pay for any travel to occupational health appointments at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
We will send you your occupational health questionnaire by email in June if you are starting in September.

DBS check

All applicants must complete a University of Brighton DBS clearance check.

If you are currently working within an NHS/healthcare organisation you will still require a University of Brighton DBS check. Failure to complete a University of Brighton DBS will affect your ability to attend your first placement.

We will send you an email regarding filling in your DBS form in June if you are starting in September.

The deadline for completing your DBS form will be provided but it is usually required at the beginning of the month in which you start your course.

Fees

Course fees

UK/EU (full-time) 9,250 GBP

What's included

You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, while studying a course in the School of Health Sciences are listed here.

Where your course includes a placement, travel costs which are over and above your daily journey to university and dual accommodation costs may be reimbursed by the NHS learning support fund. Paramedic Science students and overseas students are not covered by the NHS scheme and travel costs for this course will be your responsibility. Find out more about the NHS learning support fund.

Specialist clothing and uniforms, where required, are included in the course fees.

DBS checks, where required, are included in the fees.

Course books are available from the university but you may wish to budget up to £100 if buying your own copies.

You can chat with our enquiries team through the Stay in touch panel at the end of this page if you require further information. Or check our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as more information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

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The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2020-21.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

If you've already got a degree in another subject you are still eligible for the student finance package for this course.

Location

About Brighton

The University of Brighton is at the heart of our city's reputation as a welcoming, forward-thinking place which leads the way when it comes to the arts, music, sustainability and creative technology. Brighton is home to a thriving creative community and a digital sector worth £1bn a year to the local economy, as much as tourism.

Many of the work-based learning opportunities offered on our courses such as placements and guest lectures are provided by businesses and organisations based in the city.

You can also get involved with city festivals and events such as the Brighton Festival, the Fringe, Brighton Digital Festival, Brighton Science Festival, the London to Brighton bike ride, and the Great Escape festival of new music to name but a few. Other annual highlights include Pride, the Brighton Marathon, and Burning the Clocks which marks the winter solstice.

You'll find living in Brighton enriches your learning experience and by the end of your course you will still be finding new things to explore and inspire you.

It's only 50 minutes by train from Brighton to central London and less than 40 minutes to Eastbourne. There are also daily direct trains to Bristol, Bedford, Cambridge, Gatwick Airport, Portsmouth and Southampton.

Campus where this course is taught

Falmer campus

Set in the South Downs, our Falmer campus is around four miles from Brighton city centre. 7,000 students are based here taking subjects including criminology, English, education, nursing and medicine, paramedic science, psychology and sociology. Brighton and Hove Albion's Amex stadium and beautiful Stanmer Park are right next door.

Specialist learning facilities at Falmer include the curriculum centre used by teaching and education students, which houses over 30,000 teaching resources and clinical skills and simulation suites used by health students. Psychology students learn in our applied cognition and flexible creative method labs.

Falmer campus has two halls of residence on site, as well as a library, restaurant, cafes, and a students' union shop and bar.

The campus sports centre has a fitness suite, activity studios and a sports hall. There is also a floodlit astroturf football pitch, netball and tennis courts.

Cycle lanes link Falmer with our other campuses and the city centre and there is a BTN BikeShare hub on site. There are regular bus services to the city centre and other campuses. Falmer train station is right next to campus and a nine minute journey to central Brighton.

Brighton: Falmer
All eligible students applying for 2020 are guaranteed an offer of university halls of residence.
Halls of residence
We have halls of residence across Brighton in the city centre, Moulsecoomb, Varley Park and Falmer.

You'll be prioritised for accommodation in the halls that are linked to your teaching base, subject to availability.

Falmer campus is linked to the halls on Falmer campus and at Varley Park.

Paddock Field and Great Wilkins halls are on Falmer campus and offer a range of room types and catering options

Varley Park offers a mix of room and catering options. Varley Park is around two miles from Moulsecoomb campus and four miles from the city centre. Public transport in the city is excellent, and there's a shuttle bus between our Brighton campuses during term time.

Unihomes and unilets
Unihomes and unilets are student houses that we let to our students on behalf of private landlords. This option can work particularly well when you're balancing learning with placements and other commitments. We have unihomes and unilet properties across the city.

Private renting
There's plenty of support if you opt for private renting. This is an option which offers choice and flexibility - enabling you to choose where you live and who with. We manage our own studenthomes database of properties. This lists accommodation offered by landlords who have signed up to our code of standards. Every summer we provide online events and resources, as well as other advice services, for students looking for a place to live and people to share with.

Meet our students

Gavin Woodgate

"I can't quite believe how quickly the three years has passed. It really does seem like only yesterday I was celebrating the offer of a place on the adult nursing course. However, when I stop and think about how far I have come in those three years, I am proud of the healthcare professional I have become - and continue to develop into.

"The University of Brighton has provided the essential support needed to learn clinical skills, whilst also supporting and guiding me in practice. It's fair to say I did not regard myself as the most academically minded student but the excellent help and guidance I have received has helped me obtain grades I am proud of. With qualifying just a few short months away, I am excited, if a little nervous, but I know I will always take the University of Brighton with me whatever happens, it's where my nursing career began!"

Maddii Rapson

"I chose to start this course in February, the content and delivery of modules are the exactly the same as if I had started in September. I really enjoyed being part of the February cohort. Being part of a smaller cohort has really helped enhance my learning throughout the three years, because of the small class sizes we have all gotten to know the teaching staff pretty well, this has meant I personally engaged with the lectures and practical learning more, getting more out of the experience as I felt comfortable approaching them with anything I was unsure of.

"Eastbourne is the perfect place to study if you are looking for a smaller university feel whilst still being part of a good Uni with an excellent reputation. The atmosphere on the campus itself is very relaxed, you have the opportunity to meet and socialize with other health students and despite being smaller than Falmer and other University of Brighton sites the resources are excellent."

Statistics

These charts give an indication of how much time you will spend on different activities at each level of the course, and an indication of the balance of assessment by coursework, and written and practical exams. For courses with option modules, actual proportions will depend on the modules you choose.

Find out more about how the academic year and degree courses are organised, and about learning and assessment activities you might get to grips with at Brighton. More specific information about this course is detailed in the programme specification (linked above). You can find out also about the range of support we offer to help you adjust to university life.

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Programme specification

The programme specification is the approved description of each course. They are updated following course changes, and give a detailed breakdown of the content and structure of the course.
Programme specification

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Introducing BN Nursing Studies

(Revised 25 March 2020 to update programme information in-line with new Nursing and Midwifery Council education standards.)

The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) with Honours programme reflects global, UK and Scottish perspectives of health care. The transfer between health environments and the acute primary care interface is key to understanding the health needs of different populations.

Throughout the four years of the programme, you will be introduced to a range of inpatient and community placements and other health-related learning experiences.

Nursing and Midwifery Council education standards

This programme adheres to the new Nursing and Midwifery Council ( NMC) education standards. These standards are designed to embrace the range of nursing practice, preparing you for life at the forefront of the dynamic healthcare environment of the 2020s and beyond.

The Bachelor of Nursing with Honours degree prepares nurses for the evolving healthcare landscape. You will gain key skills in critical thinking, teamwork and leadership, and an ability to innovate and work in interdisciplinary settings and proficiency across the required range of clinical skills.

On graduation you will be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council ( NMC) as an adult nurse.

Curriculum

The programme combines theoretical and skills learning within the University (50%) with practice learning experiences (50%). The equal weighting of theory and practice is a defining feature of the structure of this degree and required by the NMC.

There are three strands of the curriculum which lead you from Year 1 to Year 4, building on previous learning as part of a spiral curriculum. Life sciences, research skills and social sciences are introduced in Year 1 and then build in complexity and depth over the course of the programme.

The Honours option courses in Years 3 and 4 allow you to personalise the programme, following your particular interests in different care contexts, approaches or conditions.

Clinical skills are developed across all four years, working in the clinical skills laboratory, in nurse-led groups and in a programme of inter-professional learning with medical students.

Practice learning is integral to the programme and students learn in a range of practice settings including community, care homes, acute hospital and specialist services.

Study abroad

In Year 3 there is an opportunity for all students to undertake an elective placement which may be abroad or within the UK. In addition, there is an opportunity to apply to study abroad as part of a semester long exchange with La Trobe University, Australia.

Student support

Student support at The University of Edinburgh is excellent and includes a Personal Tutor system, a University wide student support infrastructure, accessible academic staff and personalised support in the practice learning environment.

Accreditation

This programme is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council ( NMC).

Achievement of the required clinical and academic outcomes leads to eligibility for registration with the NMC as an Adult Nurse.

The description of content provided below is for guidance only; course names and content may be updated.

Year 1

Years 1 and 2

Years 1 and 2 provide an introduction to the evidence base for nursing. This includes:

anatomy and physiology

nursing care

mental health

technical innovations in healthcare

sociological and psychological aspects of healthcare

approaches to research

In addition to the compulsory courses, you will also choose two option courses from subjects across the University during Year 1.

Year 2

As well as progressing your study of life sciences in Nursing Care and Decision Making, Healthy Communities, Professionalism and Evidence and Research, you will also study Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Your placements build on the Year 1 experience with a further community placement, mental health placement and surgical or outpatient experience.

Year 3

You will develop leadership skills and deepen your understanding of the evidence base for nursing. You will also develop your critical thinking abilities and clinical decision making.

You will choose two Honours option courses in Years 3 and 4, learning as a mixed group of Year 3 and 4 students. This allows you to personalise your programme, pursuing nursing courses which address your own disciplinary interests. Skills acquisition continues and develops with further inter-professional opportunities.

Year 4

The final year allows students to work on a topic of their choice to produce an Honours dissertation. Dissertation work is supported by the individual supervision of an academic.

Our facilities

Teaching takes place in the Central Area of the University. You will have access to teaching and learning facilities, including libraries and computer labs.

Clinical skills teaching takes place at the Chancellor's Building Clinical Skills Centre, at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Placements

Clinical practice placements are provided by NHS Lothian and NHS Borders. You should expect to be placed across these two health boards during your programme. You will work with a trained mentor on placement.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to complete a clinical placement abroad in Year 3.

There is also an opportunity for two students to apply for a semester-long exchange with an Australian university in Year 3.
What are my options for going abroad?

How will I learn?

All nursing programmes in the UK are 50% theory and 50% practice. The courses you take in this programme have both theoretical and clinical practice elements.

You will learn through a combination of:

lectures

tutorials

seminars

clinical skills sessions

problem-based learning

reflective diaries

group work

computer-assisted learning

You will also undertake learning in practice learning environments during clinical placements in each year.

How will I be assessed?

We use a range of approaches to assessment including coursework, multimedia presentations, group work, group presentations, exams and clinical practice profiles.

This programme has progression points at the end of each academic year where you must demonstrate clinical competence as well as academic excellence. This is jointly assessed by a Practice Assessor and an Academic Assessor. This is in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards for Nurse Education and the Standards for Students Supervision and Assessment (2018).

Programme details

Find out more about this programme's aims, what you will learn, how you will be assessed and what skills and knowledge you will develop.

To give you an idea of what to expect from this programme, we publish the latest available information. However, please note this may not be for your year of entry, but for a different academic year.
Programme details (2020/21)

Career prospects are excellent for nursing studies graduates from the University of Edinburgh.

Our graduates have gone into careers in a range of clinical settings in both community and hospital contexts, specialising, for example, in intensive care, oncology, theatres, and accident and emergency, as well as in voluntary sector organisations.

You may choose to undertake further study for masters or PhD and go on to develop your career in higher education, research, management or policy development.

Standard entry requirement

The standard entry requirement is:

SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.

A Levels: AAB - ABB.

IB: 34 points with 655 at HL.

Minimum entry requirement

The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:

SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.

A Levels: ABB.

IB: 34 points with 655 at HL.

More information for widening access applicants
Required subjects

The grades used to meet our entry requirements must include:

SQA: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: Mathematics and English at C.

A Levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: Mathematics and English at C or 4.

IB: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5 and either Mathematics or Mathematical Studies at 4.

Additional requirements

Some prior experience of working with people is advisable. Admission to this degree includes an interview process. Further details on the process will be sent to candidates shortlisted for interview.

Fitness to practice

There is fitness to practice guidance for people who wish to become nurses, we strongly advise you to make yourself aware of this before you apply. Please consult the Higher Educational Occupational Physicians/Practitioners ( HEOPS) website for fitness to practice guidelines for this degree.
Find out more about entry requirements
International applicants

We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country
Mature applicants

We welcome applications from mature students and accept a range of qualifications.
Mature applicant qualifications

You must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies, regardless of your nationality or country of residence.

For SQA, GCSE and IB students, unless a higher level is specified in the stated entry requirements, a pass is required in English at the following grades or higher:

SQA National 5 at C

SQA Standard Grade at 3

SQA Intermediate 1 at A

SQA Intermediate 2 at C

GCSE/IGSCE at C or 4

Level 2 Certificate Grade C

IB Standard Level at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)

English language tests

We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified*:

IELTS Academic module overall 7.0 with 7.0 in each component

TOEFL iBT (including Special Home Edition)100 or above with 25 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

Cambridge English: Advanced or Proficiency overall 185 with 185 in each component

Trinity ISE: ISE III with a pass in all four components

We also accept a wider range of international qualifications and tests.

English language qualifications must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the degree you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, or Trinity ISE, in which case it must be no more than two years old.
English language requirements
*(Revised 27 April 2020 to include TOEFL-iBT Special Home Edition.)

Protecting Vulnerable Groups

All successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before starting the programme. In addition, all applicants who don't live in the UK, or who have spent more than a year abroad, will need to provide equivalent verification from the relevant national authority.

Health check

All students must undergo hepatitis B immunisation and TB status health check before starting the degree.

This information is part of a government initiative to enhance the material that higher education institutions provide about their degree programmes.

It is one of many sources of information which will enable you to make an informed decision on what and where to study.

Please note that some programmes do not have Discover Uni data available.

Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for BN Nursing Studies
Additional costs

If you are eligible for a SAAS bursary, you should be able to reclaim travel expenses incurred during clinical placements. Those who are ineligible will bear the cost of travel to clinical placement personally.

In Year 3 there is an opportunity to undertake a single semester exchange with La Trobe University, Australia for which you will be liable for visa, immunisation, travel and living costs. In Year 3, you will also undertake an elective clinical placement, either abroad or elsewhere in the UK. All visa, immunisation, travel and living costs associated with this placement will be borne by you.

Students from the rest of the UK and overseas, whose fees are not paid by the Scottish Government, will be liable for the cost of the following mandatory items: uniforms, occupational health appointments, and the membership fee for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups ( PVG) scheme.

Funding

For more information on how much it will cost to study with us and the financial support available see our fees and funding information.
Fees and funding

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Our BNurs/MNurs Adult Nursing course will help you become a skilled and highly sought-after graduate nurse specialising in caring for adult patients in a range of settings.

You will split your time equally between learning theory on campus and applying your knowledge to practice alongside other health professionals on your placements , which include those at specialist trusts and the opportunity to work in alternative settings in the UK and overseas.

You will receive support from both our staff and your fellow students throughout your time at Manchester, as well as from experienced mentors while on placement.

As a graduate, you'll have the choice of practicing as a nurse, going into a specialist or a leadership role, or undertaking further study, research opportunities or teaching.

The BNurs award is for the three-year undergraduate course. Depending on your performance in Years 1 and 2, you will have the opportunity to apply to extend your studies by a year to undertake an integrated master's in nursing. This will also involve an additional year of tuition fees.

By choosing to complete the integrated master's, you are preparing for career progression within nursing by developing your leadership and research skills.

The integrated master's will deliver units at postgraduate level, developing your skills in critical engagement with issues at the forefront of your chosen field of nursing. You will learn how to critically examine, reflect and develop new insights, contributing to nursing research, education and clinical practice agenda through your research study.

Superb reputation

Manchester has been ranked 3rd in the world and 2nd in the UK for nursing study in the 2019 QS World University Rankings.

Varied and high-quality placements

You will experience a range of practice placements in both community and hospital settings, with support from experienced mentors. Placements include those at trusts offering specialist services. You may also choose to gain experience elsewhere in the UK or even overseas.

Student-focused course

You will learn how to apply theory to practice through our course's 50:50 split of on-campus learning and practical experience, ensuring you receive the tutor support you need while also consolidating your knowledge of nursing theory.

Family-friendly learning

Addressing the philosophy of Athena SWAN, we look to minimise early starts and late finishes and ensure - where possible - that public holidays are included in your annual leave entitlement.

You will spend 50% of your learning time in a clinical placement learning what it is like to work within the modern NHS, developing clinical knowledge, skills and confidence as a key member of the professional healthcare team.

We have excellent working relationships with local NHS Trusts in Greater Manchester and the north-west, and you will undertake a range of practice placements in both community and hospital settings.

See the nursing placements page for more information.

Our course is designed to include both theory and practice, linking the most current research-based knowledge with practice in a student-centred approach.

You will engage in problem-based learning, skills laboratories and computer-based learning, as well as the more traditional lecture and seminar-based formats. Lectures take place in a large group with small group teaching for seminars.

The practice element of our course is given equal status to the theoretical work and practical placements are undertaken in a range of placement settings in Greater Manchester and the wider north-west.

Find out more about nursing teaching and learning at Manchester .

Dedicated student support

We offer dedicated student support to all of our students, helping you to handle the demands of both academic work and placements.

See the student support page for more information.

Learning is divided into a number of units in each year. The content and assessments for each unit are planned and delivered by a small team of lecturers with the relevant expertise related to those topic areas.

Unit assessments vary and include written and multiple-choice exams, essays, case studies, poster presentations, online work and a skills lab-based exam.

Most units of learning also include the assessment of relevant skills in practice, which are carried out by the nursing mentors during the clinical placements.

To complete the course, you are required to pass all theory and practice assessments.

The first year explores the core aspects of nursing knowledge through lectures, field-specific seminars, workshops, simulation, conferences and fieldwork. You will begin to develop a portfolio of learning and reflect on your knowledge, skills and practice experiences.

Practical skills will be developed through on-campus experiences and two practice placements in Greater Manchester.

Students in clinical practice also have the opportunity to undertake spoke placements. These are short and discrete opportunities for practical experience to aid learning about other fields of nursing practice.

While on placement, you will be supervised and assessed in accordance with the NMC (2019) standards framework for nursing and midwifery education.

The second year focuses on developing nursing knowledge and the continued application of biosciences to field-specific nursing practice.

You may also choose to personalise your learning by selecting two discovery units from a menu of choices (limits apply). Please see the list below for optional units.

You may also pick from the University College for Integrated Learning (limits apply).

You will continue developing your portfolio of learning this year, reflecting on how you can improve your skills.

There will be three practice placements in Year 2, which involve caring for individuals from your field of practice in a variety of settings.

You will also have the opportunity to state a preference for one placement type within the Greater Manchester practice circuit that is related to education, research, or leadership and management. Where possible, this placement type will be facilitated.

Alternatively, you can undertake a placement outside Greater Manchester, either in the UK or overseas.

Year 3 is about consolidating your knowledge and building confidence for practice. While studying on campus and undertaking three practice placements you will continue to reflect on your learning and practice through your portfolio.

In Year 3 all units are mandatory, with the exception of Advancing Care - The Social and Political Context of Health and Social Care. This unit is completed by students progressing to the MNurs in place of clinical placement 3.

If you achieve grades equivalent to an Upper Second in your Year 1 and Year 2 assessments, you will be eligible to apply to undertake the integrated master's (Year 4) component of the course.

This is a 120-credit course that will involve studying a mixture of units at postgraduate level (following a bridging undergraduate theory unit in Year 3 that will prepare you for higher level study).

All units are mandatory for successful completion of the MNurs.

The taught components of the course allow you to develop your knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings of nursing, clinical practice, education, and improve your leadership skills.

We have extensive facilities in place to support you throughout your studies, including skills laboratories and workshops, as well as online resources and the vast wealth of information in the University's library.

See more information about our nursing learning facilities , or find out more about the University's facilities for all undergraduates.

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk

Students are encouraged to contact the disability support office either before accepting an offer from the University of Manchester or as soon as possible thereafter in order to avoid delays in getting help and assistance.

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Following government guidance, our June undergraduate open days will not take place on campus as planned.

Instead, we'd like to invite you to register for our Virtual Open Days experience. This is a great way to discover Leeds from home. You can tailor your Leeds experience based on the subjects and activities you're interested in, find out more about student life and explore our campus.

From 29 June to 10 July, we'll be running a series of live talks where you can ask questions to our academic staff, admissions team and current students.

Register your interest to receive Virtual Open Days updates. You will receive an email informing you when you can create your Virtual Open Days account. This will allow you to view our schedule of live talks and book your place on sessions that interest you.

What to expect at our Virtual Open Days

Our live subject talks will begin on Monday 29 June and run until Friday 10 July. These will be a great opportunity to find out what's unique about studying your course at Leeds.

Don't worry if you can't attend a live session. All talks will be available afterwards to watch at a time that suits you. You'll also receive personalised suggestions for other subject talks that might interest you.

Your questions, answered

During live sessions, our students and staff will be on hand to answer your questions. You can ask subject-specialists about your course and talk to current students about their favourite modules. Come prepared to discuss what's important to you.

Feel at home

Discover why Leeds, a world top 100 university (QS World University Rankings 2020), is a great place to live and learn. In addition to our live subject talks, you can:

Find out what to expect from university and how to write your UCAS application

Explore campus using an interactive map

Take a look at some of our inspiring facilities and a selection of our accommodation

Learn more about careers, finance and enhancing your degree.

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On behalf of all LSE's staff and students, I would like to welcome you to our Virtual Open Day. Here, you will have the opportunity to discover the study opportunities available at the School, explore the campus, find out about student support and student life at LSE, and hear directly from our staff and students from wherever you are in the world. These pages also detail various live online events and activities for you to join. If you require any further information, please ask our Student Marketing and Recruitment team any questions through the Live Chat function. They will be happy to assist you. I do hope that you find your virtual visit to LSE both informative and enjoyable, and that you will consider applying to LSE in the near future. Minouche Shafik
Watch the below video and browse through each of the listed sections of our 2020 undergraduate Virtual Open Day and find out what it is like to be #PartofLSE:

An introduction from Loris

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London School of Economics and Political Science

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On behalf of all LSE's staff and students, I would like to welcome you to our Virtual Open Day. Here, you will have the opportunity to discover the study opportunities available at the School, explore the campus, find out about student support and student life at LSE, and hear directly from our staff and students from wherever you are in the world.

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July 9th

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Find out more about studying at the University of Brighton at one of our undergraduate open days.