To qualify for admission as a student nurse or midwife, the applicant must:
(i)have been accepted for a course of study in a recognised nursing educational establishment offering nursing training which meets the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or
(ii) be an Indian nurse or midwife who has been accepted on an adaptation course/ supervised practice leading to registration as a nurse with the NMC;

(iii)be accepted for a course of study at such an establishment and not have gained acceptance by misrepresentation;
(iv) be able, and intend, to follow the course;
(v) not intend to engage in business or take employment except in connection with the training course; ,
(vi) have sufficient funds for accommodation and maintenance for himself and any dependants without recourse to public funds during the course of study.

Visa to enter for adaptation courses is usually granted for a maximum of 12 months, and for a Degree in Nursing it is for a period of 3 years. Student nurses (including those on supervised practice) are eligible to switch to work permit employment once they have qualified.