Professional Checks for Education and Health Students

Welcome to the SHU Professional Checks Website

All applicants with a firm offer to our Health and Social care, and Education courses must complete professional checks based on standards set by Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies.

📋 Why These Checks Are Important

These checks are separate from academic requirements and help assess your suitability for the course, based on standards set by Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies.

⏱ When should I start these checks?

It is essential that you start these checks immediately upon receiving your welcome email as some processes can take several weeks/months to complete. There is no charge for any of the checks.

🚫 What happens if I don’t complete these checks prior to the start date of my course?

❌ PGCE Applicant - If checks aren’t completed, your place will be withdrawn.

❌ UG and PG Applicants – You can conditionally enrol for up to 4 weeks after your course start date. You won’t receive any funding during this period. After 4 weeks, your place will be withdrawn.

✅ What checks must I complete? Click the links below for more information:

• 🛡️ Disclosure and Barring service check – This a 2 step process - you must complete both the online application and ID check.
• ✅ Suitability Declaration – this is completed online.
• 🩺 Occupational Health assessment – this is a confidential process facilitated by the Sheffield Teaching Hospital Occupational Health Service.

Additional Requirements

• 🎓 PGCE Applicants ONLY - Must complete a degree verification check in person, after submitting an electronic copy to Admissions
• 💉 Health Students ONLY - must meet immunisation requirements before attending placement. This process starts after receiving health clearance.