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Access to HE Nursing Course Online – London Cactus College

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Nursing Course. Study online at London Cactus College. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college directly to find out what applies to you. This is a flexible online course that fits around your work and home life. You study over 12 months and cover biology, psychology, sociology, maths for nursing, research, and professional practice in health and care. The course carries up to 144 UCAS points, depending on your grades, and is recognised by UK universities as a route into nursing and healthcare degrees. You must be 19 or over, a UK resident, and have basic English and maths. No prior qualifications are needed.

Who this course is for

Adults (typically 19+) who want to study nursing at university but lack traditional qualifications (e.g. A-levels)

Career changers seeking a route into nursing or midwifery

Individuals returning to education after time away

Those with work or life experience in care settings but needing formal academic qualifications

Learners motivated to pursue a nursing degree (adult, child, mental health, or learning disability nursing)

Entry requirements

Learners must be 19+, UK resident, with basic English and maths. No prior qualifications needed.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic study skills for university-level work.
  • You'll build knowledge of human biology relevant to nursing.
  • You'll explore psychology and its role in health and care settings.
  • You'll study sociology and how it applies to nursing practice.
  • You'll learn research methods used in healthcare.
  • You'll practise maths skills specific to nursing.
  • You'll gain understanding of professional practice in health and care.

How you will learn

You study online via Teams, working through vocationally focused modules at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework across the 60 credits of the Diploma. There are no formal exams. Your grades determine the number of UCAS points you receive, up to a maximum of 144.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant. Support patients while you work toward a nursing degree.
  • Healthcare assistant. Clinical support role in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker. Work with adults or children with care needs.
  • Mental health support worker. Assist people with mental health conditions.
  • Nursing degree student. Progress to adult, child, mental health, or learning disability nursing.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Nursing. The main next step. Universities accept the Access to HE Diploma (Nursing) as a standard entry route. Choose adult, child, mental health, or learning disability nursing.
  • BSc (Hons) Midwifery. Some universities accept this Diploma for midwifery degree entry. Check individual university requirements.
  • BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care. A broader degree if you want to keep your options open before specialising.
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