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Free Access to HE Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Course in Weston-super-Mare

CostFREE
Duration333 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Weston-super-Mare. Classes run full-time at Weston College Knightstone Campus. This is a level 3 access to he nursing, midwifery and allied health qualification designed for 16 to 18 year olds. The course runs over approximately one academic year and covers the science, health, and study skills you need to apply for a university degree in nursing, midwifery, or an allied health profession. Open Awards is the awarding body, and the Diploma is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for health-related degree programmes.

Who this course is for

Courses for 16-18 year olds

What you will learn

  • You'll study human biology and anatomy to underpin clinical understanding.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health and social care principles.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills for university-level study.
  • You'll explore the science behind midwifery and allied health professions.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and evidence-based argument.
  • You'll learn how to reference and present academic work correctly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Weston College Knightstone Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, essays, and coursework completed throughout the year. The Access to HE Diploma uses a credit-based system. You'll build a portfolio of assessed work across the units, with no formal written exams required for most components. Your tutor will give feedback on drafts to help you meet the standard required for university entry.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weston College Knightstone Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse: degree-level training follows this qualification.
  • Midwife: entry to a midwifery degree programme at university.
  • Physiotherapist: allied health degree leads to this clinical role.
  • Occupational therapist: university degree entry supported by this Diploma.
  • Radiographer: diagnostic or therapeutic radiography degree pathway.
  • Paramedic: paramedic science degree programmes accept Access to HE qualifications.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level NHS role while studying further.

What you could study next

This level 3 access to he nursing, midwifery and allied health certificate is designed to take you into university. You could apply for a BSc in Nursing, a Bachelor of Midwifery, or a degree in an allied health profession such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or radiography. Many universities have specific Access to HE entry requirements, so check individual course pages when you apply through UCAS. Some graduates also go on to postgraduate study, including a Master of Science in a specialist clinical area.

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