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Free Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Course in Stratford

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Course in Stratford. Classes run at Newham College Stratford Campus, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You must be 19 or over to enrol, and hold a Level 2 qualification in both English and Maths. If you have one but not the other, the college can help you gain the missing Level 2 alongside this course. The level 3 access to he nursing and midwifery qualification is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for nursing, midwifery, and related degree programmes. It is equivalent to three A-levels.

Who this course is for

Are you aged over 19? Do you have an interest in studying nursing and/or midwifery? If you want to go to university to study nursing and midwifery or a related subject at degree level but don’t have the qualifications you need, this course will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge that are required for Higher Education. This course is a level 3 course and is equivalent to three A-levels.

Entry requirements

You must be at least 19 years old at the beginning of the course and hold a minimum of level 2 qualifications in both English and Mathematics. However, if you have already achieved a level 2 qualification in one of these subjects, you will have the option to gain a level 2 qualification in GCSE or Functional Skills English or Maths where applicable.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the biological sciences underpinning nursing and midwifery practice.
  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for degree-level study.
  • You'll explore health, wellbeing, and the social factors that affect patient care.
  • You'll build your understanding of anatomy, physiology, and human development.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning.
  • You'll learn how to structure and present arguments at university level.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Newham College Stratford Campus. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments, essays, and coursework completed across the 36 weeks. There are no formal written exams. Work is marked and moderated to meet the standards set by Gateway Qualifications, the awarding body for this Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newham College Stratford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse: degree required, this course is the entry step
  • Midwife: degree required, this course prepares your university application
  • Healthcare assistant: support patients while studying further
  • Maternity support worker: assist midwives in hospital or community settings
  • Nursing associate: a degree apprenticeship route into nursing
  • Health visitor: specialist community nursing role, requires degree and registration

What you could study next

This Diploma is designed to take you into university. Most graduates go on to apply for a BSc in Nursing or Midwifery, which leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Some choose related degrees such as Health Sciences, Biomedical Science, or Public Health. If you want to strengthen your application further, you could also complete a Level 3 qualification in a science subject alongside your studies.

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