Level 3 Access to HE Diploma – Nursing

The Course in Detail

This Access to HE Diploma will prepare you for studying at undergraduate level and the knowledge required to progress to a Degree in Nursing. On successful completion of the Diploma, with the required amount of UCAS points, you will be able to enter university and achieve your ambition of becoming a nurse.

This course is suitable for Adult, Mental Health, Children’s and Learning Disability Nursing.

There are four entry points for the Diploma so you can begin in September, November, February or May and you are enrolled for a full year but can complete before this. You will be required to complete an IAG unit “Preparing for Success” and then will be fully enrolled on to the course.

Course units:

• Academic Writing Skills

• Preparing a Written Assignment

• Health and Wellbeing

• Cell Biology

• The History of the NHS

• Human Nutrition and Digestion

• The Roles and Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse

• Introduction to Psychology

• The Human Endocrine and Nervous System

• Social Factors in Health and Social Care

• Understanding Dementia

• The Human Muscular and Skeletal System

• The Classification and Use of Social Drugs and Medicines

• Mental Health and Illness

• Human Immunity

• Understanding Poverty

• Health Promotion

• Human Disease and Prevention

• Equality and Diversity in Health Care

Financial Support

* Great news… if this is your first Level 3 qualification, you may be entitled to all of your fees being paid.

* If you take out an Advanced Learner Loan to fund your Access to HE Diploma, then go on to successfully complete your degree or subsequent higher education course, the Government will pay the loan that covered your Access course.

Please be aware if you do not complete the course, you will still be liable to pay the full course fees. A deposit will be required at the start of the course if you are applying for a loan, but this will be returned when your loan is finalised. This course is eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Important Notice

Please note that all courses are subject to minimum numbers. If there are too few enrolments, the College may cancel the course. A place on your chosen course is not confirmed until enrolment is complete and any relevant fees are paid.

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

You will require a GCSE grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science, and a knowledge of the universities and courses you would like to progress to.

Some Universities will accept functional skills in English and Maths, so depending on your university or course this may be acceptable. There may be the opportunity to study English or Maths alongside this course.

If you’re looking to study a Degree in any health, social care or education subject, you will also require experience in a relevant area (either through work or volunteering).

This Could Lead to

Successful completion of an Access to HE Diploma opens the doors to higher education, such as a degree at university.

You will need to apply to university through UCAS and full support will be given. UCAS opens in September and closes in January for the following September intake. You will have to complete your diploma by the middle of June prior to starting university in September.