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Access to Higher Education Diploma, Nursing

Course Overview

If you are over 19 and interested in training to become a nurse, but lack the confidence because you may not have appropriate qualifications, an Access to HE Diploma is a popular way to meet university entry requirements. The Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels and covers a range of topics including The Human Musculoskeletal System, Perspectives in Psychology and Professional Behaviours: Nursing & Health Professionals. Alongside these, you will also complete Skills for Learning units to help you gain an understanding of the level of academic skill a Higher Education setting requires from you.
 
This online course offers:

  • 100% online learning and 24-hour access to materials, so you study when it suits you and at your own pace
  • Our online resources are fully interactive and you can access useful external sites in addition to your learning materials
  • An Access to HE Course Handbook to help you understand how your course is structured, marked and graded.
  • Advanced Leaner Loan funding for eligible applicants, any remaining balance is written off on completion of a degree
  • Extensive feedback and support from qualified and experienced tutors
  • Support to achieve more than you think you can

Alternatively, if you are interested in studying our on-campus Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Access to HE Diploma, you can apply now here, and start your course in September.

Course Overview

Course Overview

If you are over 19 and interested in training to become a nurse, but lack the confidence because you may not have appropriate qualifications, an Access to HE Diploma is a popular way to meet university entry requirements. The Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels and covers a range of topics including The Human Musculoskeletal System, Perspectives in Psychology and Professional Behaviours: Nursing & Health Professionals. Alongside these, you will also complete Skills for Learning units to help you gain an understanding of the level of academic skill a Higher Education setting requires from you.
 
This online course offers:

  • 100% online learning and 24-hour access to materials, so you study when it suits you and at your own pace
  • Our online resources are fully interactive and you can access useful external sites in addition to your learning materials
  • An Access to HE Course Handbook to help you understand how your course is structured, marked and graded.
  • Advanced Leaner Loan funding for eligible applicants, any remaining balance is written off on completion of a degree
  • Extensive feedback and support from qualified and experienced tutors
  • Support to achieve more than you think you can

Alternatively, if you are interested in studying our on-campus Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Access to HE Diploma, you can apply now here, and start your course in September.

Student Spotlight

Lauren, achieved 23/24

I'm starting my midwifery degree with the University of Plymouth in September. I've worked at Musgrove Park Hospital for 13 years now in admin and wanted to work towards my dream job in midwifery. The access course enabled me to do this after I didn't manage to finish my college course back in 2012, due to personal reasons. I'm so grateful I was able to do all of this online, from the comfort of my own home, whilst on maternity leave with my third baby boy. I found the course materials to be great and marking time was fairly quick. With hard work and determination I managed to complete the course in six months, instead of the 12 months I was given. Overall, I'm really pleased I had this opportunity and am now able to finally have the grades I need to embark on my dream career.

Assessment

Assessment Methods

You will produce a portfolio of work over the year including essays, reports, presentations and a research unit. You will gain credits for the assignments you complete and further credits can be achieved on graded units.

Entry Requirements and Progression

Progression

The Access to HE Diploma is a nationally recognised diploma and provides students with the necessary grounding to progress on to Higher Education courses. The majority of UK universities will accept an Access to HE Diploma as an alternative to A Levels and other more traditional routes.

Entry Requirements

  • Must hold GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and maths
  • GCSE Biology or Combined Science is desirable

Advanced Learner Loans are available to help with the cost of the Access to Higher Education Diploma. Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks. Check if you're eligible here.

 

Fees

The course fee is £3384.00* per year of study.

For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.

*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.

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January Open Event - Taunton Campus

16th January 2025