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Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Course in Southwark

Cost£8,640.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Course in Southwark. Classes run at Southwark College Main Campus, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks.

The course prepares you for a nursing or midwifery degree. You'll study health and science units alongside academic English and maths. It covers the knowledge and study skills an intensive university degree demands. You'll need GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications, to enrol.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Access to HE Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery.

Who this course is for

Learners will be prepared for the demands of an intensive nursing or midwifery degree (or allied health profession) having studied a range of health and science units as well as academic English and maths.

Entry requirements

Age 19+ learners will need to have GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualifications. IELTS tests can be taken before the course starts at the college if students do not have English GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll study health and life science topics relevant to nursing and midwifery.
  • You'll develop academic writing and study skills for university-level work.
  • You'll build your maths skills in a health and science context.
  • You'll explore the principles underpinning nursing and midwifery practice.
  • You'll learn how to research, reference, and present academic arguments.
  • You'll develop the knowledge needed to apply for an allied health profession degree.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Southwark College Main Campus. The Diploma is assessed through a combination of assignments, written tasks, and coursework across your units. There are no formal written exams in the traditional sense. Assessment is ongoing throughout the 35 weeks, so you build your portfolio of work as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southwark College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Nurse, working in NHS hospitals, community settings, or private care.
  • Midwife, supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.
  • Nursing associate, a stepping stone role while completing a nursing degree.
  • Healthcare assistant, supporting clinical teams in hospitals or GP surgeries.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities), the degree this Diploma is designed to lead to.
  • BSc Midwifery, for those focused on maternity and birth care.
  • BSc Allied Health Professions such as Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, where the Diploma is also recognised for entry.
  • If you need to strengthen your GCSE English or Maths first, a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification is accepted as an equivalent.
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