Each university has different entry requirements but the general requirements are 5 GCSE C's or above plus A levels or equivalent such as entry to the science or health based HE diploma. In addition to this, most universities require you to pass numeracy and literacy tests and pass DBS and occupational health checks. This degree is 50% theoretical and 50% practical and involves being placed in a clinical setting and a community setting. Within this course you will learn four main aspects such as professional values, interpersonal skills and communication, nursing practice, decision making, leadership and teamwork. Upon completion of this diploma you can gain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to become a registered nurse. There are many postgraduate opportunities in this field such as Postgraduate Diploma in School Nursing which is 2 years, Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Neonatal Nursing which is a 2 year course or Masters in Child Nursing which is a 3 years old. The requirement to access these courses is to have a 2.1 degree or above and be a professional nurse. These postgraduate courses may be included in a nurse's requirement to undergo continuing professional development whilst being a practicing nurse. Which consists of having to undertake 35 hours of learning