Entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course and should be used as a general guide. For courses that require interview or portfolio review, this may also be considered in the level of any conditional offer we may make, if your application is successful.
A-levels
BBB, must include a science or social science subject at grade B. A-level general studies is not accepted.
BTEC
DDM 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 – GCSE maths and English.
- with A-levels, BTEC or K101 – at least five GCSEs including maths, English and science.
Foundation degree/HND
acceptable.
You must also be able to demonstrate the following:
- completion of 10 years' general education
- 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
Applicants must be resident in the UK, EU or the Channel Islands in order to meet NHS eligibility requirements.
Admission to the programme is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) Section 4 (2) (Exemptions) Order 1975 and DHSS Circular HC (88)9 guidelines regarding police checks and child protection
Interviews will be conducted jointly by the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and university staff. A preliminary telephone interview may be used to aid shortlisting.
Please note that this course does not accept applications from those wishing to apply for deferred entry.
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 or 3.