1st degree; in exceptional circumstances those students without the level 3 credits i.e. non-graduates may gain entry to the programme by virtue of a strong portfolio, which provides evidence of significant achievement. These must meet the following criteria: a DipHE in a related area e.g. nursing, health studies, healthcare management, other healthcare discipline and written work equivalent to the standard of a 1st degree, for example: papers presented at conferences; publications reports and innovative proposals successful project management experience; students must be employed within a health or social care setting.