UCAS fair product groups

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

• GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
• Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
• Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
• OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
• T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

If you do not meet our direct entry requirements for degree level study, then a BSc (Hons) with a Foundation Year is available. You'll study your first year at City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College and on successful completion join the BSc (Hons) course at the Stoke-on-Trent university campus. High levels of tutor support and guidance will prepare you for degree level study. This route is useful if you have only studied sciences up to GCSE level or have had a break in your studies.

• Royal Society of Biology
• Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

• Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
• Royal Society of Biology

• Typical UCAS Offer: 120 points
• A levels: ABC
• BTEC: National Diploma DDM

• Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

Typical UCAS Offer: 96 points / 112 points

• A levels: CCC, this equates to 96 points
• BTEC Extended: MMM, this equates to 96 points BTEC 90 credit: D*D*, this equates to 112 points Access awards (60 credits, with 45 at Level 3)

Successful completion of the Foundation Year in Health and Social Care at a partner college, or the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care at a partner college, enables students to progress directly onto the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care course.

Exceptional entry requirements:

Admission to train as a midwife is contingent upon one of the following conditions:

Completion of at least 12 years of general school education or

Possession of a certificate attesting success in an examination, of an equivalent level, for admission to a midwifery school for route I

Entry Requirements (including International English Language Testing System [IELTS] score)

IELTS 7.0 in each individual area or equivalent

What qualifications would I need to join this programme?

The entry requirements for the programme are normally:

GCSE passes at level 4 or above to include English and Maths

Typical offer 128 UCAS tariff points

If GCSEs do not include English evidence must be provided of: Literacy at Level 2

If GCSEs does not include Maths evidence must be provided of: Numeracy at Level 2

Courses such as ‘Access to Health’ include level 2 literacy and numeracy skills.

Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications or other higher education qualifications will be considered in line with UCAS guidance. Further information is available from admissions staff within the School of Health and Social Care.

To be eligible for entry onto this course each candidate must:

In addition to these University requirements, the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) require the entry criteria to reflect the requirements of a Registered Midwife or Nurse and contribute to upholding public trust and confidence.

We therefore require evidence of and a commitment throughout the course of:

Good character and health

Good character will be judged by two references, both of which must be from people who have known the applicant for a minimum of 2 years and are not family or friends. Additionally, an offer of a place will be subject to occupational health screening, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and have satisfactory good health and character as evidenced by relevant occupational health screening.

Selection Process

A values-based selection process will be used by the University who will undertake interviews and assess compliance with the criteria above in conjunction with partner service organisations and service users.

Those selected will have satisfactory DBS Disclosure and Barring Service checks and occupational health clearance. Health screening including TB, Hepatitis B and C, and HIV form part of our selection process.

Disability Statement

Staffordshire University operates a policy of inclusive teaching and learning to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/students/support/student-inclusion-team/disability-support/diagnostic-assessments 

We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Typical UCAS offer: 112-120 points, plus GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above.

• GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
• Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
• Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
• OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
• T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

All applicants are required to complete a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health check.

• Health and Care Professions Council, the (HCPC)

Typical UCAS offer: 112-120 points, plus GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above.

• GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
• Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
• Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
• OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
• T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

All applicants must be 18 years or over upon commencement of the programme.

All applicants who are shortlisted for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science will be invited to attend a Selection Day at the Centre of Excellence. Whilst part of this day will be a short face-to-face interview, it also gives applicants the opportunity to see and experience our brilliant facilities, meet our Academics and to get to speak with others who have applied to the programme.

All applications must be able to communicate in English to the standard equivalent to Level 7 IELTS with no elements below 6.5.

We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.

• Health and Care Professions Council, the (HCPC)