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Access to HE Nursing Course in Eastbourne

Cost�3384.00 Please contact us for more details
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLASER
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About this course

Access to HE Nursing Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time during the day on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This level 3 access to HE nursing qualification is designed to prepare you for degree-level study in nursing and healthcare. You'll cover health studies, psychology, mental health, sociology, and research skills. The course runs for one year. You'll need GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent to enrol, or be accepted onto a GCSE alongside the course.

Who this course is for

Our Nursing and Healthcare Professions course prepares you for degree-level study in nursing and healthcare-related degree courses. You will study health, psychology, mental health, and sociology. You will also develop your research skills, ready for your degree.

Entry requirements

Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or equivalent / or be accepted on a GCSE Maths or English alongside the Access course to meet the aforementioned requirement.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the musculoskeletal system, cardiopulmonary system, and disease and body defence.
  • You'll explore reproduction, inheritance, and mammalian control systems.
  • You'll develop knowledge of psychology and mental health.
  • You'll examine the sociology of health and anti-discriminatory practice.
  • You'll build reflective practice skills through work experience in a health and social care setting.
  • You'll develop research skills and complete a research project and presentation.
  • You'll study health sciences at the level expected for university entry.

How you will learn

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. You'll complete assignments for each module, including essays, reports, and presentations. At the end of the course, you'll complete a research project and give a presentation on a topic within your subject area. Classes run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30am to 3:00pm, at the Eastbourne Campus.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult nurse. Registered nurse working in hospitals or community settings.
  • Mental health nurse. Supporting people with mental health conditions.
  • Children's nurse. Caring for young patients in specialist settings.
  • Midwife. Supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.
  • Healthcare assistant. Supporting clinical staff in NHS or care settings.
  • Health and social care worker. Providing care in residential or community settings.

What you could study next

This access to HE nursing course is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study. You could progress to:

  • BSc Adult Nursing. The degree required to register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  • BSc Mental Health Nursing. Specialist degree for mental health nursing registration.
  • BSc Midwifery. Degree entry route for midwifery practice.
  • BSc Children's Nursing. Specialist nursing degree for paediatric settings.

Previous students from this pathway have gone on to study adult nursing, children's nursing, mental health nursing, and midwifery.

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