Nursing Degree Entry Requirements: GCSEs, Access to HE and UCAS
Nursing degree entry requirements explained, including GCSEs, Functional Skills, Access to HE credits, UCAS and work experience.
Other nursing specialisms
In addition to Adult, Children’s, Mental Health, and Learning Disabilities Nursing, there are other specialisms that are generally pursued after completing a degree in one of the main branches of nursing:
Neonatal Nursing
Neonatal nurses care for newborns, particularly premature infants or those born with health complications. They work primarily in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), providing specialised medical care and support to both babies and their families during a critical period.
Types of Nursing Roles
The nursing profession in the UK is diverse, with several specializations recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the regulatory body for nurses and midwives. The main nursing fields include:
Access to Dental Hygiene and Therapy
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Studying Access in Physiotherapy
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Access to HE and applying to University
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Access to HE in Chiropractic Care
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Full time teacher studies Nutrition & Dietetics
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