Applicants will normally be UK honours graduates or equivalent. At time of entry onto the course all applicants must be NMC Registered Nurses (Level 1) and/or Midwives. Entry will be based on the following criteria: Standard Entry If an applicant has obtained a relevant degree within the last 5 years at the time of applying, then this meets the academic criteria for Standard Entry to the course. Non-standard Entry Options Applications for non-standard entry will be assessed by the Programme Admissions Team to ensure consistency of decision making. If an applicant has obtained a degree more than 5 years ago at the time of applying but has successfully completed further academic study at Scottish level 11 or equivalent within the last 5 years, then this meets the criteria for Non-standard Entry to the course. If an applicant has obtained a degree more than 10 years ago but has completed Scottish level 11 study within the last 5 years then this meets the criteria for Non-standard Entry to the course. If an applicant has no degree but has successfully completed other academic study at Scottish level 11 or equivalent within the last 5 years, this meets the criteria for Non-standard Entry to the course. If an applicant has obtained a degree or other academic study at Scottish level 11 or equivalent, more than 10 years ago, then a discussion with the programme leader is required prior to applying. It may be appropriate for applicants without academic qualifications to be admitted initially as an associate student. Should they be successful in their first module as an associate student, they may then transfer to the full course having successfully completed the shortlisting and interview process.