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Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) Course in Brockenhurst

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) Course in Brockenhurst. Classes run at Brockenhurst College, full-time during the day.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over who want to go to university to study nursing or midwifery. Over one year, you'll study Biology and Social Issues in Healthcare. These subjects build the knowledge universities expect from applicants. Most universities also ask for GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, so you should hold these before you start.

You'll complete the Ascentis Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) at Level 3.

Who this course is for

If you wish you had trained as a nurse or midwife after leaving school, then this Access course represents your second chance to secure the career you want.This programme of learning will equip you for higher-level learning in this area through the study of Biology and Social issues in Healthcare.These subjects will enrich your knowledge of the mind, body and issues relevant to anyone entering nursing or midwifery, giving you a foundation of knowledge on which to build at university.You will also acquire many transferable skills including an improved capacity for higher-level thinking.

Entry requirements

Most universities require Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above. You should achieve these grades before starting an Access course. Access to Higher Education is aimed solely at students aged 19+ who want to go to university and is accepted by universities for their courses.This is an intensive programme of study. For this reason you must be able to commit to the timetable of lessons plus independent study each week.

What you will learn

  • You'll study human biology, including how the body works and its key systems.
  • You'll explore social issues in healthcare and how they affect patients and communities.
  • You'll develop the academic writing and study skills universities expect.
  • You'll build knowledge of the mind and behaviour relevant to nursing and midwifery practice.
  • You'll learn how to research, analyse, and present arguments at degree level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Brockenhurst College, combining taught lessons with independent study each week. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll need to commit to the full timetable and complete work outside class hours. The Access to HE Diploma is assessed on a credit basis, with units graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Nurse, working in NHS hospitals, community settings, or private care.
  • Midwife, supporting women and families through pregnancy and birth.
  • Healthcare assistant, providing direct patient care while studying further.
  • Mental health nurse, specialising in psychiatric and community mental health services.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Nursing, the degree required to register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  • BSc (Hons) Midwifery, the degree required to practise as a registered midwife.
  • BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care, a broader degree for those exploring wider healthcare roles.
  • Foundation Year in Health Sciences, offered by some universities as a bridging step before a full degree programme.
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