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Free Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Course in Dudley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Course in Dudley. Classes run at Dudley College Institute of Technology, daytime, over one year.

The course is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency and recognised by UK universities as a route into nursing and midwifery degrees. You'll study academic units at Level 3, covering the knowledge and skills universities expect. To complete the qualification, you need 60 credits in total, with 45 graded credits at Level 3.

You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade A* to C, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both. The course leads to an Access to HE Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery.

Who this course is for

Please note that due to a staff training day on the 5th January, first class for this programme will be Tuesday 6th January 2026.The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). In order to achieve the Access to HE Diploma you must achieve: 60 credits overall 45 graded credits at Level 3 from units concerned with academic subject content Academic units are those whose content is drawn from the knowledge and skills of subjects that are directly related to the subject of the named Diploma(s) in which the unit will be used 15 ungraded credits at either level 2 or 3. Typically studied over a duration of one year (either Sep-Jun, or Jan-Dec). In addition to attending college lessons there is also a requirement for students to undertake a minimum of 10 hours per week of independent research and study for the completion of assessed work.This qualification prepares learners who are looking for a career in midwifery. It course will provide underpinning health and biology studies to those wishing to pursue a degree in midwifery at university. The Access to HE Diploma in Midwifery has a range of compulsory units including one that links directly to the role of the midwife in antenatal.

Entry requirements

For entry onto this qualification learners must have: GCSE English grade A* - C, GCSE Maths grade A* - C or functional skills at Level 2. We have two intakes each year on the Access to HE Diploma (Midwifery) in September and February.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and study skills needed for university-level learning.
  • You'll explore the science of the human body, including anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll study health, disease, and the principles behind patient care.
  • You'll examine the role of nursing and midwifery within the NHS and wider healthcare.
  • You'll build skills in research, critical thinking, and evidence-based argument.
  • You'll complete graded assignments that reflect the standards universities expect.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Dudley College Institute of Technology. Assessment is through graded assignments and coursework units at Level 3. There is no final exam. Each unit is assessed separately, and your grades contribute to the overall Diploma. The flexible study mode means the timetable is designed to work around adult learners.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dudley College Institute of Technology 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, labour, and postnatal care.
  • Nursing associate, a stepping stone role while studying toward full registration.
  • Healthcare assistant, supporting qualified nurses in clinical settings.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, or Learning Disability), the degree that leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse.
  • BSc Midwifery, the degree required to practise as a qualified midwife in the UK.
  • Foundation Year in Health Sciences, an alternative first year at some universities if you want more preparation before a full degree programme.
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