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Access to HE Midwifery Course Online – Learning Curve

CostPlease contact provider - This course is eligible for funding via an Advanced Learner Loan. Getting a loan doesnt depend on your income and there are no credit checks. Advanced Learner Loans dont get repaid until you earn over 27,295 per year.
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Midwifery Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life over 12 months. An Advanced Learner Loan is available to help with the cost, and repayments only start once you earn over £27,295 a year.

This Level 3 access to HE midwifery qualification is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for a midwifery degree. Units cover the roles and responsibilities of a midwife, prenatal and postnatal care, human biology, nutrition, reproduction, and the wider NHS. You'll also build academic study skills and professional behaviours you'll need at degree level.

You'll need a Level 2 Maths and English qualification (GCSE or equivalent) to enrol. The course leads to an AIM Qualifications Access to HE Diploma in Midwifery.

Who this course is for

Access courses are designed for people who have been out of education for some time - so they're the perfect option if you left school without the qualifications you'd need to go straight to university. They provide you with a good level of knowledge and skills so that you feel prepared to start a degree. Whether you're a career changer, have been out of employment and education for some time, or you're looking to pursue a subject you're passionate about - an Access to HE course could be the right option for you. This course is ideal for anyone aiming to study midwifery or a related health degree at university. It's designed for those returning to education or looking to build the academic, scientific, and professional knowledge needed to progress into higher education. Whether you're an aspiring midwife or interested in women's health, maternity care, or broader healthcare roles, this course provides a strong foundation in biology, healthcare systems, and the social factors that influence health and wellbeing.

Entry requirements

You will need a Level 2 Maths and English qualification (GCSE or equivalent) - copies of your certificates will be requested as part of the enrolment process. If you don't have your Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, we can support you through Functional Skills qualifications. As part of our enrolment process, you will need to complete a telephone interview and a written assessment which will ensure that the course is the right level for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a midwife in prenatal and postnatal care.
  • You'll study human biology, including cell biology, respiration, circulation, and reproduction.
  • You'll learn about nutrition, digestion, homeostasis, the endocrine system, and the urinary system.
  • You'll examine the NHS, its history, and how the wider healthcare system works.
  • You'll develop academic study techniques and professional behaviours needed for degree-level study.
  • You'll explore health inequalities, poverty, stress, and human immunity.
  • You'll build numeracy skills in a health context.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through units at your own pace. Assessment includes a telephone interview and a written assessment during enrolment to confirm the course is the right level for you. Ongoing assessment is through written assignments and coursework submitted online. There are no exams.

What you will need to bring

You'll need full use of a laptop and a reliable internet connection. Copies of your Level 2 Maths and English certificates will be requested during enrolment. Learning Curve will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Midwife, supports women and families through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.
  • Midwifery student, this course prepares you to apply for a midwifery degree programme.
  • Maternity support worker, assists midwives in hospital and community settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, supports clinical teams in maternity or general wards.

What you could study next

  • BSc Midwifery, the degree this course is designed to prepare you for, leading to registration as a midwife.
  • BSc Nursing, an alternative degree route if your interests broaden into general nursing.
  • Access to HE Diploma in Nursing, a related qualification if you decide to pursue a nursing degree instead.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a work-based route into healthcare if you want to gain practical experience first.
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