Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Course in Halesowen – Halesowen College

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Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Jan 2028
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. Contact Halesowen College for more info.

About this course

Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. Fee remission may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may or may not apply. Contact the Admissions department to find out what you'd pay. This level 3 access to HE nursing and midwifery qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into nursing and midwifery degree programmes. It covers the science, health, and academic study skills you need to succeed at degree level.

Who this course is for

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll study biological sciences relevant to nursing and midwifery practice.
  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills for university study.
  • You'll explore health, care, and the human body in a clinical context.
  • You'll build the analytical skills needed to engage with degree-level content.
  • You'll study topics in psychology and sociology as they relate to health and care.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Halesowen College. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, essays, and written tasks completed throughout the course. There is no final exam. Your work is assessed against national Access to HE standards and verified externally. Contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777 for full details of how the course is structured.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse, following completion of a nursing degree
  • Midwife, following completion of a midwifery degree
  • Healthcare assistant, supporting clinical teams in hospitals or community settings
  • Maternity support worker, assisting midwives during pregnancy and birth
  • Mental health support worker, working in NHS or community mental health services
  • Care coordinator, managing care plans for patients or service users

What you could study next

This qualification is designed to take you into higher education. Most graduates go on to apply for a BSc in Nursing or a BSc in Midwifery at university. Some choose a BSc in Health Sciences or a related allied health profession degree. If you want to work in a specific nursing field, such as mental health or children's nursing, look for degree programmes that match your area of interest. Speak to Halesowen College's Admissions team about which universities accept this Diploma and what grades you'll need.

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