We accept applications for the nursing courses once UCAS has started to process applications. This process usually starts in early September and we start to receive forms in mid October. Applications will be dealt with as we receive them and places are offered on a first-come first-served basis.

We will consider applications regardless of UCAS deadlines until the courses are full which is usually towards the end of July.

Please apply through UCAS. You can complete online application here: www.ucas.co.uk

Our institution code is Y50 and the course codes are:

UCAS CODES	QUALIFICATION
B705	Bsc/Nurs BSc (Hons) Nursing - October 2011
B700	Bsc/NP BSc (Hons) Nursing Extended Degree - October 2011

 If you are being seconded from your Trust, please contact us directly to request an application form.

We consider a wide range of entry qualifications for our courses.

Information for degree courses can be found in the Entry Requirements section.

You will need to top up your qualifications to the required level. There are various alternatives which we accept such as Access programmes.

Please see the tariff page for further details.

If you think you may be eligible to be seconded from your Trust, please talk to your Line Manager who will put you in touch with the appropriate person within your trust for an application form.  Please note, this only applies to people who currently work in the region of Yorkshire and Humber  Strategic Health Authority.

We are happy to consider applications for deferred entry. Applications may be made either during the A level year (for deferred entry) or during a gap year. Like all other applicants, gap year applicants must be able to attend an interview on one of the pre-arranged dates which will fall between December and May.

You may consider working  in a nursing home, undertaking work shadowing at a local hospital or working for a voluntary organisation.  The experience can be very varied but should demonstrate your ability to work with others, communicate well and that you are keen to learn more about the role you are entering in to.  

October 2011 start	BSc (Hons) Nursing	Adult Mental Health Learning Disability Child

All fees are paid for the programme by the Strategic Health Authority. In addition you may be eligible for means tested bursary for degree programmes which are paid by the NHS Bursaries Unit.

Students in receipt of a bursary may be entitled to travel expenses under one of two schemes, plus, where applicable, dependency and childcare allowances. Students in receipt of a means-tested bursary on the undergraduate programme will be eligible for a student loan.

It is possible to fit some paid work on days off or on your annual leave but it is important to remember that the course is a full-time course which is demanding and challenging and you will be required to work a range of day,  night, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts as part of your placement experience.

Yes, you will be issued with a number of uniform sets. In some cases adjustments can be made to meet cultural and/or religious requirements but these need to be in line with the best infection control practices. Any replacement uniforms required while you are on the programme will need to be paid for by you, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Holidays are fixed and are normally 2 weeks at Christmas, 2 weeks at Easter and 3 in the summer, usually to coincide with school holidays. (Please note these are subject to change each year).

Yes.  All practice experiences are undertaken at NHS acute and primary care trust sites, social services and independent sector establishments across North Yorkshire.  However, as numbers of practice experiences are limited, all students should expect to travel for a number of their practice experiences and should have plans in place to enable them to manage this when it occurs, for example having finances available to pay up front.

Once you have graduated you will become a registered nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMS) and be able to apply for staff nurse jobs within the NHS.  You may also want to consider further nurse education and nursing research.

Yes, we participate in the University Open Days and our own departmental information afternoons.

There are usually two dates a year for University open days, and bookings can be made through the central Admission Office.

In addition, various information afternoons are organised by the Department of Health Sciences.

Unfortunately we do not offer meetings or tours of the department on an individual basis. However we do run frequent information afternoons, along with University Open Days where applicants can meet the tutors and discuss any questions you may have.

The campus is also open to the public.

Our details can be found here:  Contact us