The Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Nursing) is a nationally recognised qualification regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) which is designed to provide preparation for study in higher education (HE) in the UK for adults returning to education.
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About the Course
This course is a one-year courses designed for mature students (aged 19+) who want to gain the study skills and academic knowledge required for university-level study to pursue a career in nursing or related profession. The course content covers Biology, Sociology, Nursing studies and Study skills.
The course is taught by tutors who have experience with and are understanding of the needs of people returning to study after a long break.
You will study:
Study Skills
- Essay Writing
- Reading and comprehension of texts
- Arithmetic Skills for Health studies
- Preparation for HE
- Examination skills
Human Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cells
- Disease and immunity
- Homeostasis and controlling factors in the body
- The cardiovascular system
Nursing Studies
- Communication Skills in a Professional Setting
- Ethical Dilemmas
- Health Promotion and Health Education
- Extended Project Sociology
- Sociology of health Study skills
- The role of the Health or social are Professional
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Additional Costs
Additional Fees
If you are aged 19-24 years and this is your first level 3 course, you may be eligible for free tuition. This course is also part of the free courses for jobs, so you may be eligible for free tuition subject to terms and conditions.
If you are 24 years or older and not eligible 'under the free courses for jobs' you will need to apply for an Advanced learner loan. You may not need to repay this loan if you progress to complete your university degree.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants for Access courses must have GCSEs at grades A*-C/4-9 in either English or maths. Access courses will require work placements.
Next move - Higher education at college or university or a job.
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Progression
Upon successful completion of the course, you may progress to a degree programme related to Nursing. These may include-Adult Nursing, Child Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Public Health and a wide range of combined and related degrees.
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Assessment Method
Assessment methods vary and will include written essays/reports, coursework projects, oral presentations, test/exams with seen and unseen papers, case studies. All of the modules use continuous assessment processes, which means that there is no dependence on final examinations (except for GCSE Maths).
As you go through the course you will know whether you are meeting the requirements or not, and you will be given opportunities to catch up and make good any problems.
