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Free Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Course in Yeovil

CostFREE
Duration408 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Course in Yeovil. Classes run at Yeovil College, full-time during the day, two days per week across the academic year. This level 3 access to HE nursing and midwifery qualification is for adults aged 19 or over who want to apply to university for nursing or midwifery but don't yet meet the entry requirements. You'll study biological sciences, psychology, sociology, and health studies, alongside academic skills. Expect around 15 hours of additional study at home each week. The course runs to 408 hours in total.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people aged 19 or older who are considering a career in Nursing or Midwifery who wish to progress to university and don't currently hold the necessary entry requirements. The Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) aims to develop your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of nurses and midwives and the skills needed to provide essential support, care and advice within the sector.You will also develop your understanding of the professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives. The course will take place at Yeovil College and will be delivered over two days per week for the whole academic year. You will have homework and assignment work set each week with strict deadlines. There are around 15 hours of additional study at home required each week so it is important to ensure that you can plan this into your weekly schedule.This course is part of the Subject Descriptor Compliance Kite Mark.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the latest information.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of biological sciences and how they relate to nursing and midwifery practice.
  • You'll study psychology and sociology as they apply to health and care settings.
  • You'll explore the roles, responsibilities, and professional standards of nurses and midwives.
  • You'll build skills in communicating effectively with patients and colleagues.
  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for university-level study.
  • You'll practise prioritising people and interpreting information in a healthcare context.
  • You'll build the progression skills needed to support a successful university application.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Yeovil College, attending two days per week. The programme is unit-based, with assignments and homework set each week to strict deadlines. You'll also complete around 15 hours of independent study at home each week. Assessment is through written assignments across the units.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Student nurse, progressing through a university nursing degree
  • Student midwife, via a university midwifery programme
  • Healthcare assistant, supporting clinical teams while studying further
  • Support worker, working in NHS or community care settings
  • Maternity support worker, assisting midwives in hospital or community

What you could study next

This qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into higher education. After completing the Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery), you could apply for:

  • BSc (Hons) Nursing, across adult, mental health, learning disability, or children's fields
  • BSc (Hons) Midwifery
  • BSc (Hons) in other allied health professions, such as paramedic science or occupational therapy

Your tutor or the college's careers advisors can help you explore which universities and courses suit your goals.

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