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Nursing - course specific information

• BSc Nursing (Adult)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Occupational Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your Occupational Health (OH) Questionnaire to the OH Trust you are assigned to prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• BSc Nursing (Child)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Occupational Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your Occupational Health (OH) Questionnaire to the OH Trust you are assigned to prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• BSc Nursing (Mental Health)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Occupational Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your Occupational Health (OH) Questionnaire to the OH Trust you are assigned to prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• PGDip Nursing (Mental Health)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Occupational Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your Occupational Health (OH) Questionnaire to the OH Trust you are assigned to prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

Midwifery - course specific information

• BSc Midwifery (Advanced)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Occupational Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your Occupational Health (OH) Questionnaire to the OH Trust you are assigned to prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• BSc Midwifery (Short)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Occupational Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your Occupational Health (OH) Questionnaire to the OH Trust you are assigned to prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

Social Work - course specific information

• BA Social Work

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check

  Occupational Health checks are NOT required for this programme

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be DBS cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete this process as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• MA Social Work

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check

  Occupational Health checks are NOT required for this programme

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be DBS cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete this process as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• PGDip Social Work

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check

  Occupational Health checks are NOT required for this programme

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be DBS cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete this process as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

Vet Nursing - course specific information

• BSc Vet Nursing

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. Occupational Health check

  DBS  checks are NOT required for this programme

  You are required to submit your Occupational Health (OH) Questionnaire to the OH Trust you are assigned to prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete this process as soon as possible.

• BSc Vet Nursing with Foundation Year

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. Occupational Health check

  DBS  checks are NOT required for this programme

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete this process as soon as possible.

Healthcare Science - course specific information

• BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Occupational Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your Occupational Health (OH) Questionnaire to the OH Trust you are assigned to prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Occupational Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your Occupational Health (OH) Questionnaire to the OH Trust you are assigned to prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• BSc Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Occupational Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your Occupational Health (OH) Questionnaire to the OH Trust you are assigned to prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Occupational Health (OH) cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or OH cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

Initial Teacher Training - course specific information

• PGCE Primary

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Initial Teacher Training Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your ITT Health Questionnaire prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Health cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or Health cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• PGCE Secondary

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Initial Teacher Training Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your ITT Health Questionnaire prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Health cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or Health cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• Schools Direct (Tuition Fee only)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Initial Teacher Training Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your ITT Health Questionnaire prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as September. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Health cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or Health cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.

• BA Primary Education (QTS)

  As part of your offer condition for this programme, you are required to undertake the following checks:

  1. DBS Check and (where applicable) Overseas Police check
  2. Initial Teacher Training Health Check

  You are required to complete your DBS ID Check and submit your ITT Health Questionnaire prior to starting your course.

  Placement start dates

  Placements start as early as October. For your programme of study, you are required to be both DBS and Health cleared before you can go into placement. If you are not DBS or Health cleared in time, you will not be allowed to enter into your placement.

  Please ensure that you complete both processes as soon as possible.

  DBS Application Process

  There are a number of things you’ll need to do to complete a DBS check:

  1. Start your application as soon as possible.  You should allow for around 3 months for a DBS check to be processed.  If you are not DBS cleared, you will not be able to go on placement.
  2. Read the university’s information and guidance. Any mistakes you make on the application form may mean you’ll need to start the application again so make sure you follow each stage of the process carefully.
  3. Complete your DBS check online application. You will receive an email from the DBS System with instructions and login details.
  4. Attend a DBS check with the DBS and Occupational Health unit.  When you’ve submitted a completed application, you’ll be invited to book a DBS check appointment.  For applicants who are not able to come onto campus, you’ll first have a virtual (online) appointment. but you’ll still need to present your original ID documents in person on campus before you can go on placement.
  5. Contact the university’s DBS and Occupational Health unit if you’ve got any queries, and can’t find the information on our webpages.