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

CostFREE
Duration636 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
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 Oldham. Classes run at Oldham College, full-time during the day, two days a week on site with directed and independent study alongside. This level 3 access to HE nursing, midwifery and allied health qualification is a one-year course designed for people who want to study a health-related degree but don't yet meet standard university entry requirements. You'll cover health, biology, and sociological perspectives in healthcare. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths, and be aged 19 or over as of 31 August in the year you start. The course is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for nursing, midwifery, and allied health degrees.

Who this course is for

The course is for those who are looking for a career change, or simply do not have the standard entry requirements to enrol onto their chosen degree course.

Entry requirements

To enrol on the course you must have already achieved 4 GCSEs, including English and Maths at a minimum of grade 4/C. Unfortunately, we do not accept Functional Skills as an equivalent. Applicants must be age 19 as of the 31st August of the year of study.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the biological foundations relevant to nursing and allied health professions.
  • You'll explore sociological perspectives in healthcare and how they shape practice.
  • You'll develop academic essay writing skills to the standard expected at degree level.
  • You'll build research skills, including how to find, evaluate, and use evidence.
  • You'll practise data analysis and interpretation in a health context.
  • You'll develop presentation skills used in higher education and professional settings.
  • You'll gain a broad understanding of health topics that apply across a range of degree courses.

How you will learn

You'll attend Oldham College two days a week for classroom-based sessions, with the rest of your learning completed through directed study set by your tutor and independent work. Some elements are delivered via an online platform. Assessment methods include academic essay writing, research tasks, data analysis, and presentations. Each unit is assessed separately across the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse, following a nursing degree and NMC registration
  • Midwife, following a midwifery degree and NMC registration
  • Physiotherapist, following a physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration
  • Occupational therapist, following an OT degree and HCPC registration
  • Radiographer, following a radiography degree and HCPC registration
  • Paramedic, following a paramedic science degree and HCPC registration
  • Biomedical scientist, following a biomedical science degree and HCPC registration

What you could study next

This course is a direct route into a health-related degree. Most people go on to apply for a BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiography, or a related allied health profession. Some universities also accept this qualification for entry onto foundation years in medicine or biomedical science. Check individual university entry requirements, as some courses have additional criteria such as work experience or interviews.

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