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Free Access to HE Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Course in Halifax

CostFREE
Duration396 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This level 3 access to HE nursing, midwifery and allied health qualification is designed to prepare you for university-level study in nursing, midwifery, or an allied health profession. It is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for relevant degree programmes. The course runs for 396 hours. It is a free access to HE nursing, midwifery and allied health course for adults who want to progress to higher education.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of human biology and anatomy relevant to health and care settings.
  • You'll study the science underpinning nursing and allied health practice.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills needed for university study.
  • You'll explore health, wellbeing, and the social factors that affect patient outcomes.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning.
  • You'll develop study skills to help you succeed at degree level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment on the Access to HE Diploma is through a combination of assignments, essays, and coursework rather than formal exams. Each unit is assessed separately, and your work is graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction. Grades contribute to your overall Diploma profile, which universities use when making offers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse: degree-level training leads to NMC registration
  • Midwife: university midwifery degree required after this qualification
  • Occupational therapist: allied health degree entry via this route
  • Physiotherapist: degree-level study in physiotherapy
  • Paramedic: university paramedic science degree programmes
  • Radiographer: diagnostic or therapeutic radiography degree
  • Social worker: degree in social work at university level

What you could study next

This Diploma is your route into a university degree. You could go on to study a BSc in Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's), a BSc in Midwifery, or a degree in an allied health profession such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or radiography. Some universities also offer foundation years if you want extra preparation before a full degree programme. Check individual university entry requirements, as offers are based on your Diploma grade profile.

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