Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 168

HEALTH Additional requirements Candidates who are successful at the initial stage of selection will be required to satisfy Occupational Health, and Disclosure and Barring Service clearances. Candidates who have concerns about any criminal convictions, cautions and/or reprimands, however long ago they may be, are strongly advised to contact the school for guidance (01782 679600). All such information will be treated in confidence. The University follows the DBS Code of Practice in these issues and can provide a copy of the code on request. Please see the School of Nursing and Midwifery Admissions Policy on the school website for details of entry conditions. Candidates must also provide evidence of minimum residency requirements and meet English language requirements. Entry requirements All candidates for Pre-registration Nursing and Midwifery programmes are required to meet or exceed Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements, including literacy and numeracy skills. A minimum tariff score of 280 points may be offered in the following way. The exact tariff score you will be required to meet will be determined by your educational profile and your individual application. Qualifications covered by the UCAS tariff points system Post-16 Qualifications A-levels A-levels (A2s) 280 points from 3 A-levels (BBC) to include at least one of the following at C or above: Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Health and Social Care or Human Biology General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted BTEC Nationals Level 3 Extended Diploma Health Related DDM BTEC National Diploma Health Related DDM Level 3 National Diploma Health Related DD + 1 A-level at B grade BTEC National Certificate Health Related DD + 1 A-level at B grade BTEC National Diploma Early Years DDD BTEC National Certificate Early Years D*D + 1 A-level at B grade Dual Science Award B/B + 1 A-level at C grade 5 GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths (science desirable) Dual Award Advanced level Other Qualifications included in the Tariff CACHE Level 3 Overall B grade Diploma in Childcare and Education 168 Welsh Baccalaureate Core Advanced Diploma Pass Two A-levels grade CC (including one of Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Health and Social Care or Human Biology – General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted) and GCSE English Language/Literature and Mathematics, grade C or above and meeting additional School programme entry requirements (including residency requirements to access NHS funding) International Baccalaureate 25 including one science subject (Higher or standard level, biology preferred) Plus a minimum of GCSE English Language/Literature and Mathematics, grade C or above and meeting additional School programme entry requirements (including residency requirements to access NHS funding)