This course is designed to prepare mature students for university level study. If you want to work in nursing, as a midwife or in related health professions such as Physiotherapy or Paramedic Practice, this is the course for you.
DurationCourse Overview
This course is designed to prepare mature students for university level study. If you want to work in nursing, as a midwife or in related health professions such as Physiotherapy or Paramedic Practice, this is the course for you.
In 2022-23, 94.4% of students on our Access Nursing & Midwifery diplomas secured offers of university places. This compares with a progression rate of just 55.4% across all Access diploma courses in England and Wales.
The course runs for an academic year and you will be in college three days per week for 32 weeks. You will be attending for 13 hours per week (12 hours of lessons and 1 hour of tutorial). You will also need to allow at least 12 hours per week for private study and assignment completion.
Approximate times: 9.20am – 3pm (exact times to be confirmed)
Course Requirements
This course requires you to have achieved GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or better before enrolling on the Access Diploma. Please note that for some degree courses you will also need GCSE Science at grade C/4 or better.
In some circumstances, we can accept Functional Skills Numeracy level 2 instead of GCSE Maths.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements, don’t worry. You can apply for our level 2 pre-Access course which will prepare you for the Access to Higher Education Course.
What you will Learn
On this Access Diploma, you will study a double module of Human Biology, plus a module of Health Studies. In addition, you will complete a module of ungraded Developmental units, which are designed to develop the academic and study skills you need to be a success, not only on the Access Diploma, but also in your future university-level studies.
Assessment
Assessments include essays, practical reports, case studies, open or closed-book examinations and verbal, visual or IT-based presentations. All modules will include an element of time-constrained assessment which will contribute towards the final module grade.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded an Access to Higher Education Diploma from Open Awards.
Progression
Most university admissions will accept the Access to HE Diploma as an entry qualification for Higher Education, but there may be some degrees for which this certificate alone may not be acceptable. The suitability of the course for your ultimate career aim will be discussed at interview.
Progression from this pathway can be on to degree programmes such as Midwifery, Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing, Physiotherapy, Paramedic Science, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing and many many more.
Career Options
Mandatory Units
On this pathway you will study the following units:
Human Biology (mandatory)
Health Sciences (mandatory)
Either Health Studies or Psychology
Our aim at Stockport College is two-fold – to provide an inclusive educational offer that serves the needs of our local community and to provide a career focused curriculum that meets the skills needs of businesses across the region, enabling individuals to further their employment prospects. In short, we are here to ensure our students develop the skills, attitudes and behaviours required for success in life and work.
We are proud to be part of the One Stockport Team and a key partner in the Council’s ambitious new Economic Plan.
Our main campus site is conveniently located on the A6, Wellington Road, and is close to the town centre and the revamped Stockport Exchange.
Our offer includes adult education, apprenticeships, higher education and vocational/technical education – including delivery of the new T Levels. In addition, we support the skills needs of the Manchester Airport Group (MAG) through our Academy located within the airport; and we support the skills needs of thousands of employees across the region through our Trade Union Education offer.
Stockport College is also home to our hugely successful University Centre. We offer courses at Higher National Level, Foundation Degree Level and Degree Level; as well as Higher Level Apprenticeships and the new Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs).
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