Nursing at Sheffield Hallam, most commonly BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) or (Child), is one of the university's NMC-approved, professionally regulated degrees. It sits apart from Sheffield Hallam's general entry model in one specific way: its English-language requirement is set at the same level the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requires for professional registration, rather than at the university's lower general-entry bar.
This article covers the entry requirements for Nursing specifically, cost, admission requirements, the IELTS requirement, and career outcomes.
Entry Requirements
Sheffield Hallam does not publish a Nursing-specific acceptance rate; admission is assessed against published entry criteria rather than a comparative review. For BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult), the published entry requirement is 96-104 UCAS tariff points. The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and graduates are eligible to apply for NMC registration on completion.
This UCAS tariff sits below Sheffield Hallam's general undergraduate bar for some other courses, but the English-language requirement for Nursing is notably higher than the university's standard IELTS 6.0, since it is set at the level the NMC itself requires (see below).
Fees and Cost of Attendance
Nursing is priced within Sheffield Hallam's standard undergraduate fee band; the university does not publish a separately higher fee specifically for Nursing distinct from its general undergraduate rate.
| Cost item | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition (international) | £18,000/year (Sheffield Hallam's general 2026-27 undergraduate rate) |
For the full fee schedule, living-cost guidance, and scholarship information, see the Sheffield Hallam guide.
Admission Requirements
- Completed UCAS application (or Sheffield Hallam's direct international application route)
- 96-104 UCAS tariff points for BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
- Academic transcripts, with certified English translations if not originally in English
- An IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening, and speaking, and 6.5 in writing, or a recognised equivalent (see below)
- Satisfactory DBS-equivalent and occupational health clearance, as is standard for UK nursing programmes
How to Get Into Sheffield Hallam's Nursing Programme
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Treat the IELTS 7.0 requirement as the real target from day one, not Sheffield Hallam's lower general-entry figure of 6.0 that applies to most other courses. Nursing's English requirement is set at the NMC's own registration standard, so there's no lower "admission-only" score to rely on here.
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Confirm the exact UCAS tariff for your specific nursing route. Adult and Child Nursing may carry slightly different published figures, so check your specific course page rather than assuming a single number applies to both.
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Start your DBS-equivalent and occupational health clearance process early, since these are standard, non-negotiable steps for UK nursing programmes and can take time to complete from overseas.
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Use the IELTS equivalency table if you've taken a different test. Sheffield Hallam publishes a clear TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo equivalency table against IELTS 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 tiers; confirm which equivalent figure maps to the 7.0 Nursing requirement specifically.
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Plan around the UK's SELT/visa distinction. Confirm with Sheffield Hallam which specific test category (standard IELTS Academic vs. IELTS for UKVI) covers both your academic entry and your visa requirement.
English Proficiency Requirement (IELTS)
Nursing (Adult) and Nursing (Child): an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening, and speaking, and 6.5 in writing, or a recognised equivalent. This is materially higher than Sheffield Hallam's general-entry minimum of IELTS 6.0, and it reflects the NMC's own registration standard, not just the university's admission policy.
For the university's general IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo equivalency table (which applies to most other Sheffield Hallam courses) and the SELT/visa distinction, see the Sheffield Hallam guide.
Career Outcomes
Sheffield Hallam reports that 95% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, per the UK's official Graduate Outcomes Survey (2022/23 cycle), a university-wide figure that is not broken out separately for Nursing. As a licensure-linked profession, Nursing graduates' path to practice runs through NMC registration specifically, which itself requires the 7.0 IELTS standard above, rather than through Sheffield Hallam's own career services alone.
For international graduates generally, the Graduate Route visa gives bachelor's and master's graduates 2 years of unrestricted UK work authorization for applications made on or before 31 December 2026, dropping to 18 months from 1 January 2027. Most Nursing graduates pursuing a UK nursing career will move toward NMC registration and employer sponsorship (via the Health and Care Worker visa) rather than relying on the Graduate Route alone, since NMC registration is the actual gate to practicing.
FAQ
What UCAS points do I need for Sheffield Hallam Nursing (Adult)? 96-104 points.
What IELTS score do I need? 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening, and speaking, and 6.5 in writing, a materially higher bar than the university's general 6.0 requirement.
Is Sheffield Hallam's Nursing degree NMC-approved? Yes. Graduates are eligible to apply for NMC registration on completion.
How much does the course cost? £18,000/year, Sheffield Hallam's general 2026-27 undergraduate rate.
Can I practice as a nurse in the UK right after graduating? Only once you complete NMC registration, which requires meeting the 7.0 IELTS standard (if English testing applies to you) separately from university graduation.