Entry Criteria

The programme is open to candidates with a degree who are currently registered as nurses, midwives, paramedics or allied medical professionals.

Any prospective student who does not meet the above minimum entry requirements but who has relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission.

Candidates must be computer literate and have a good standard of written and spoken English and of English comprehension.

Priority may be given to applicants with experience of working in low- and middle-income countries and to those with at least two years of post-qualification experience.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to meet these requirements: Band B.

Some applicants may be exempt if they have previously studied in English or meet other specified criteria. Please see our English language requirements for details.

Please note that applicants for the Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing will not be required to take an English language test if they have 18 months experience working in the UK or Republic of Ireland within the last five years.

It is possible to apply without English language test results however the results of a test may be listed as a condition of an offer of admission.