REGULAR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Age : 17 – 47 * * Must attest before 48 th birthday .
Qualifications :
( RAF requirement – GCSE equivalents not accepted , e . g . Key Skills Level 2 , Adult Numeracy , Adult Literacy ).
A minimum of 112 UCAS points is required . For criteria of eligible Level 3 qualifications please refer to the Birmingham City University website at https :// www . bcu . ac . uk / courses / operatingdepartment-practice-bsc-hons-2022-23
Level 2 Qualifications which must be achieved prior to application : GCSE at Grade C or above ( Grade 4 to 5 with effect from Aug 17 ) in English Language , Mathematics and Science . The Scottish National 5 Application of Mathematics ( AoM ) ( Grade A-C ) is also accepted .
Passes in the following qualifications are also acceptable : Scottish National 5 ( grades A-C ) Standard in English , Mathematics and Science .
Fitness - Further advice and information on RAF Fitness can be found here
Residency
Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom , you should normally have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application , but candidates with a minimum of 3 years may be considered . If you have resided abroad for a period within this timeframe , dependant on the circumstances you may still be eligible on a case by case basis .
Nationality
You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland , holder of dual UK / other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth ( with ‘ right to work ’ immigration status ).
Pay - For current information visit here
Selection You will be assessed on physical fitness and medical eligibility .
To access the Trade / Specialisation Ambassador Network ( TAN ) Scheme and connect with a specialist in your local area , please contact : Air-Health-SO2 Med Cap Pers
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