Entry requirements may vary depending upon your knowledge and experience.

Typically, you need to be a registered practitioner with a recognised body, and hold a GSCE pass in English (or equivalent) and level 2 numeracy (or equivalent), plus one from
• BTEQ National Qualification or equivalent in a health related subject
• an approved access course in a health related subject – 36 credits at level 3 and 12 credits at level 2
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• FdA Health and Social Care
• FdA Working with Young People and Families
• Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies
• existing credit gained through study at Sheffield Hallam University. If you have completed a relevant foundation year here you will be guaranteed an interview.

Experience of working in a health, social care or community setting is advantageous.

Course enrolment – professional requirements
Before enrolling, you must fully declare during the admissions process any
• unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on convictions that must be declared see the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) website.
• disciplinary proceedings during paid or voluntary employment or educational establishments
• involvement with safeguarding proceedings, social services or related organisations

You also need to complete
• a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, and provide us with a copy of your DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate if requested. Enrolment also depends on the DBS check being deemed suitable for professional training.
• occupational health screening to determine your suitability to undertake the course and an approved programme of immunisation, as recommended by the Department of Health. Health screening and immunisation are provided by the University.

If your personal circumstances change in relation to any of the professional requirements  – from when you apply to the end of your course – you must tell the Professional Issues Team immediately by calling  0114 225 3995 or 0114 225 5786.