Nursing at Teesside, most commonly BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult) or (Child), sits at the top of the university's own published English-proficiency tiers, higher than Business, Computing, or Engineering at the same institution. That gap is the single most important fact to understand before applying, alongside Teesside's standard UK-style, grade-based entry requirements.
This article covers the acceptance picture, the English requirement specifically, cost, admission requirements, and what the Graduate Route visa means for graduates.
Acceptance Rate
Teesside does not publish a course-level acceptance rate for Nursing, consistent with UK universities generally. For BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult), Teesside's published entry requirements are: a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English language and maths (Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number are accepted in place of the GCSEs), plus 112 UCAS tariff points from two or three A-levels or equivalent qualifications (T levels, GCE, or VCE Advanced Level). This is a clearly defined, published threshold rather than a comparative review, consistent with Teesside's course-specific, tariff-point-based admissions model.
Fees and Cost of Attendance
Nursing fees at Teesside sit at the university's standard international undergraduate rate; there is no separate, higher published fee specifically for Nursing.
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (standard, full-time) | £17,000 per year |
| Living costs (university's published guidance, outside London) | At least £1,171/month, up to 9 months (£10,539 total) |
| CAS deposit (self-funded students) | £4,000 |
Teesside's scholarships (Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, Global Excellence Scholarship, and others listed in the university-wide guide) may apply to Nursing applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. For the full fee schedule and scholarship list, see the Teesside guide.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English language and maths (or equivalent Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2)
- 112 UCAS tariff points from two or three A-levels, T levels, or equivalent qualifications
- English language proficiency evidence meeting the course's specific, higher IELTS threshold (see below)
- Supporting documents for Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and visa requirements once an offer is made
- A £4,000 deposit for self-funded international students ahead of CAS issuance
How to Get Into Teesside's Nursing Programme
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Meet the 112 UCAS tariff-point requirement specifically for Nursing Studies (Adult). This is a published, course-specific figure, higher scrutiny than Teesside applies to some of its other undergraduate courses, so confirm your qualification's equivalent tariff-point value early.
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Target the 7.0 IELTS university-wide health-course standard, or the 6.5-per-band course-specific figure, whichever your specific course page states, and prepare accordingly. Teesside's own pages show some internal variation between a university-wide health-course policy (7.0 overall, 6.5 in writing) and a course-specific minimum (6.5 in each band) for Nursing Studies (Adult) and (Child) specifically, so confirm the exact figure on your target course's page rather than assuming either number by default.
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Use the tiered pre-sessional pathway if you're short of your target score. Teesside's pre-sessional courses are tiered to your degree's required IELTS level (see the main university guide), including the higher health-course tier, so a lower initial score doesn't necessarily mean reapplying later.
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Budget for the £4,000 CAS deposit early if you're self-funding, since this is required before Teesside can issue your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies.
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Confirm GCSE-equivalent requirements for your specific country. Because the Nursing-specific GCSE requirement (English and maths at grade 4/C or above) is distinct from Teesside's general entry criteria, check how your qualification maps to this requirement with admissions.
English Proficiency Requirement (IELTS/TOEFL)
This is the area with the most important nuance for Teesside's Nursing applicants specifically, since different parts of the university's own published guidance point to slightly different figures.
Health programs (university-wide policy): Teesside's broader health-course IELTS policy is 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in writing (and correspondingly higher minimums in reading, listening, and speaking for some health courses).
Nursing Studies (Adult) and (Child) specifically: a separate course-level figure published for these two courses sets a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 in each band (rather than the broader 7.0-overall health-course policy).
Our honest read: because Teesside's own pages show this variation, confirm the exact current figure on your specific course's page, or directly with admissions, before you book a test. Treat 6.5 in each band as the practical floor and 7.0 overall as a safer target if you have runway before your application deadline.
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Trinity Integrated Skills in English, and Cambridge English Scale are all accepted at Teesside generally, subject to your course's specific minimum. For the UKVI/SELT distinction for visa purposes, see the Teesside guide.
Career Outcomes and Graduate Route Relevance
Teesside's own accessible pages did not include a published, course-level graduate employment rate for Nursing in the sources reviewed for this article. For a verified figure, check the UK government's Discover Uni service (discoveruni.gov.uk), which publishes HESA-sourced graduate outcomes data by course and institution.
What we can confirm accurately is the Graduate Route visa:
- Bachelor's and Master's graduates: 2 years of post-study work permission for applications made on or before 31 December 2026, dropping to 18 months from 1 January 2027.
- Nursing-specific note: as a regulated profession, most Nursing Studies graduates pursuing a UK nursing career will move toward Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration and employer sponsorship rather than relying on the Graduate Route alone, since NMC registration (which itself requires a separate, specific IELTS standard) is the actual gate to practicing as a nurse in the UK.
FAQ
What UCAS points do I need for Teesside's Nursing Studies (Adult) programme? 112 points from two or three A-levels, T levels, or equivalent qualifications, plus two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
What IELTS score do I need for Nursing at Teesside? Teesside's own pages show some variation: a university-wide health-course policy of 7.0 overall (6.5 in writing), and a course-specific figure of 6.5 in each band for Nursing Studies (Adult) and (Child). Confirm the exact figure on your specific course page.
How much does Teesside's Nursing degree cost? £17,000 per year, Teesside's standard international undergraduate rate; there is no separate, higher published fee specifically for Nursing.
Does the Graduate Route visa apply to Nursing graduates? Yes, but most Nursing graduates pursuing a UK nursing career move toward NMC registration and employer sponsorship rather than relying on the Graduate Route alone.
Is there a deposit required before I get my CAS letter? Yes. Self-funded international students pay a £4,000 deposit ahead of CAS issuance.