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Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Online

Cost£3,384
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

£3,384. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact London Learning Consortium for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Diploma. Study online at your own pace over 12 months. An Advanced Learning Loan may be available to cover the cost, subject to eligibility.

The course covers biological science, psychology, and sociology. You'll also build academic writing and research skills. Monthly one-to-one sessions with an assessor keep you on track, supported by contact through Teams, email, and phone. You'll need Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English at grade C or grade 4 or above to join.

You'll finish with the AIM Qualifications Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is for individuals who have always thought about becoming a Nurse but life simply got in the way, or nursing has recently appealed to them as a career option, but they don’t have the desired qualifications, they can still make this career switch with LLCs Level 3 Diploma Access to Higher Education - Nursing.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths or GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.

GCSE Biology or Science at grade A*-C/9-4 if you are wanting to study nursing or midwifery is desirable, not essential.

A good command of ICT skills (most assignments will need to be typewritten).

What you will learn

  • You'll study biological science relevant to nursing and healthcare.
  • You'll explore psychology and how it applies to patient care.
  • You'll examine sociology and its role in health and society.
  • You'll develop academic writing skills for university-level assignments.
  • You'll build independent research skills.
  • You'll receive guidance on completing a UCAS application.
  • You'll strengthen your study skills to prepare for degree-level learning.

How you will learn

The course is delivered fully online. You'll have monthly one-to-one sessions with your assessor, arranged at a time that suits you. Between sessions, you'll stay in contact via Teams, email, and phone. Assessment is through written assignments. The course is intensive and requires time outside of sessions for research and completing work.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device capable of running Microsoft Teams and word-processing software, as most assignments must be typewritten. London Learning Consortium will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Nurse, working across NHS and private healthcare settings.
  • Mental Health Nurse, supporting patients with mental health conditions.
  • Midwife, caring for women through pregnancy and birth.
  • Paramedic, responding to emergencies in pre-hospital care.
  • Operating Department Practitioner, assisting in surgical procedures.
  • Community Nurse, delivering care to patients in their homes.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's), the degree required to register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  • BSc Midwifery, for those who want to specialise in maternity care.
  • BSc Paramedic Science, a route into emergency pre-hospital care.
  • BSc Operating Department Practice, for those drawn to surgical and anaesthetic support roles.
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