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Nursing in the UK

Career options, entry requirements and rankings for Nursing.

UK Nursing Courses

Introduction to Nursing

International students wishing to register and work in the UK nursing profession are required to complete the Overseas Nursing Programme (ONP) as part of their studies. The ONP enables international students to become registered nurses in the UK, where they are then registered to work in either the NHS or the private sector.

The ONP may be integrated as part of BSc (Hons) and MSc courses in International Nursing Studies and students can therefore gain an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in International Nursing Studies, obtaining registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to work in the UK. Each of these courses are full-time for one year, during which time students are given the option to undertake the ONP, which involves 400 hours of supervised practice placement. During study, international students studying at universities in the UK are permitted to work 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during holidays.

Most nursing degrees last for four years and students will cover a wide variety of the different aspects of Nursing during this time. Compulsory courses in life sciences will take place; while placements in various community and medical centres will enable students to gain firsthand experience of their profession. Lectures, tutorials, practical sessions and group work will cover each aspect of Nursing during study.

Careers in Nursing

Nursing graduates can focus on four separate areas during study – adult, child, learning disability and mental health – which will shape your future career. No two days for a fully qualified nurse are ever the same, and choosing what to focus on at the beginning of your career does not mean you are held in that particular environment permanently.

Nursing UK Entry Requirements

Nursing is a very competitive area of study and it is important to not only show academic excellence when applying, but also have the right personality to take on such a demanding role. Students must have good numeracy and literacy skills, be outstanding communicators and are able to work as part of a team in high pressure situations.

- Typical International Baccalaureate requirements: 30 points.

- Typical A-levels requirements: ABB.

- Typical IELTS requirements: 7.0 overall, with no lower than 6.0 in any one component.

Medicine Application Service

Information for international students wishing to study medicine in the UK.

Study Medicine in the UK

Medicine Application Service

Medicine courses are among the hardest and most competitive programmes for an international student to join. With 32 medical schools in the UK to choose from, we offer specialist advice on which institution is right for you, ensuring your application stands out.

The Medicine Service assesses your academic background and ensures you are qualified to apply. We then select suitable medical schools for you to apply to, before editing your personal statement and ensuring you have sat the relevant tests, such as the UKCAT or BMAT. If accepted for an interview, you will take part in interview practice with a doctor who sits on the admissions panel of a London medical school.

Your Medicine application

The Medicine Service will do the following to maximise your chances of securing an offer:

Pre-screen your transcripts and ensure you are eligible to apply

Advice on choosing the right medical school

Help you apply to four UK medical schools at undergraduate level and three at postgraduate level

Provide a checklist of documents required by the universities

Ensure you meet all deadlines for additional tests i.e. BMAT and UKCAT

Advice on what work experience to complete prior to your application

60-minutes of interview practice with a practicing surgeon who sits on the admissions panel of a London medical school

Edit all supporting documents, including your personal statement, CV and reference letters

Fill in the university application forms and track your application after submission

Study Medicine in the UK

The cost of this service is £980.

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