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
Mission, Vision & Values
Unlocking Potential, Fostering Success.
We are proud to be a career focused, inclusive college guided by our values, vision and mission. This framework provides the direction for our strategic plan which sets out to achieve our purpose of unlocking the potential and fostering success of our learners, partners, stakeholders, and colleagues. You can find our full strategic plan here with the summary of our strategic priorities highlighted as:
Providing high quality, responsive education and training for all our students enabling their success and supporting their progression.
Establish The Cheadle College as a sector leading employer so that our colleagues thrive and deliver the highest quality of education and experience to all our students and stakeholders.
Driving business recovery, renewal and productivity through transformational relationships with employers.
Clearly defining and delivering our corporate social responsibility and civic duty as an anchor institution for our local communities.
Mission
To provide the highest quality of education and training to all our students and employers through an inclusive and career focused curriculum.
Vision
To be a leading provider of education and skills that supports community cohesion and drives local and regional productivity.
Our Values
Resilient
We believe that every challenge is an opportunity to learn, develop and become stronger.
Ambitious
We set high expectations and standards for students, colleagues, and our communities, striving for excellence in all that we do
Respectful
We allow ourselves and others to grow by treating each other with thoughtfulness and an open mind.
Collaborative
We work together, support one another, share ideas, and encourage success.
Inclusive
We value individual differences and creating an environment where everyone has the same opportunities.
ScotNursingOur carefully selected and experienced staff provide continuity of high quality service and peace of mind.
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