Access to HE Nursing Course in Chesterfield – Chesterfield College – Part-time

Cost£3,384.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

About this course

Access to HE Nursing Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, part-time during the day, over two years. The pace is designed to fit around other commitments, making it workable alongside family or part-time work. You'll need GCSE English at grade C or grade 4 to enrol. If you don't yet have GCSE Maths at that level, there may be an option to study maths alongside the course. This level 3 access to HE nursing qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into nursing degree programmes.

Who this course is for

Adult Learners

Entry requirements

You must have a grade C/4 in GCSE English. We would also like you to have GCSE Maths C/4, however if you don’t, there could be an option to study GCSE Maths or FS Maths Level 2 alongside the Level 3 Access to HE course.

Enrolment will be subject to an initial progression discussion and, in cases where English and/or Maths are not currently held, an initial assessment may be required to determine the most appropriate level of entry.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the biological sciences underpinning nursing practice, including anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, disease, and the human body relevant to clinical care.
  • You'll explore the social and psychological factors that affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills needed for university-level study.
  • You'll examine ethical and professional issues in healthcare and nursing.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and evidence-based approaches to health topics.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Chesterfield College. Assessment is through written assignments, essays, and coursework rather than formal exams, which is typical of Access to HE Diplomas. Work is marked against credit-bearing units, and you'll build a portfolio of assessed work across the two years. Your tutor will give feedback throughout to help you meet university entry standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Nurse: degree-level role in NHS or private settings
  • Healthcare Assistant: support nurses in hospitals or care homes
  • Midwife: degree pathway via university after this qualification
  • Mental Health Nurse: specialist nursing degree route
  • Community Health Worker: public health and outreach roles
  • Operating Department Practitioner: theatre and surgical support roles

What you could study next

This qualification is designed to lead into a university nursing degree. Most universities accept the Access to HE Diploma (Nursing) as a direct entry route onto BSc Nursing programmes, including Adult, Mental Health, and Children's Nursing. Some learners also use it to apply for Midwifery or Allied Health degrees. Check individual university entry requirements, as some may ask for specific unit grades or science content.

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