HNC Healthcare Practice

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements:

It would be advantageous to have some of the following:

• 2 Highers (1 of them should be English);
• NQ Health and Social Care Level 6 or equivalent;
• SVQ level 3  Social Services and Health Care (SCQF Level 6);
• SCQF Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare

Please Note: Applications with no formal qualifications from individuals with life experience and/or experience within the health and social care sector will be considered.

Personal Statement:

In addition to qualifications, entry onto the course will be based on the strength of your personal statement.

You are requested to include a personal statement of no more than 650 words and must include the following:

• Why you are interested in nursing/healthcare;
• What you think the challenges in nursing/healthcare are;
• What essential skills a nurse/healthcare professional possesses;
• What you know about our institution and this course;
• Why you are a good match for the course

Additional Information:

• 1 Reference is required at interview stage.
• Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check in the form of an enhanced PVG.  
• A financial payment of £50 will be made by each student as a contribution towards PVGs, uniform and health clearance checks (this can be made in instalments or a one-off payment)