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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) Course Online

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
Start18 Jan 2027
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact GC Education and Skills for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) Course. Study online at your own pace over one year.

Funding depends on your age and circumstances. If you're 19 to 23 years old without a prior Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for full funding. If you're 19 to 23 years old with a Level 3 qualification, or 24 or over, an Advanced Learner Loan may be available. That loan is written off when you complete a university degree.

The course covers biology, physiology, mental health, ethics, safeguarding, research, and academic writing skills. Universities across the UK recognise this Ascentis Access to HE Diploma as a route into nursing and midwifery degrees. You'll finish with a Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for adults aged 19+ who would like to apply to university to pursue a career in nursing or midwifery.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be aged 19 or over. We would usually expect adult learners to have maths and English at Level 1 or an equivalent qualification; however, we also welcome applications from individuals with overseas qualifications and/or relevant life experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing skills for university-level study.
  • You'll study cell biology, biomolecules, and aspects of human physiology.
  • You'll explore human reproduction and infectious diseases.
  • You'll examine mental health and ethics in health and social care.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and social and community welfare provision.
  • You'll practise research skills through a research project.
  • You'll build effective communication skills for healthcare settings.

How you will learn

You study online, working through units at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and a research project. You'll need maths and English at Level 1, or an equivalent qualification. Relevant life experience and overseas qualifications are also considered. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

GC Education and Skills will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided as part of your online study.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Nurse, work in hospitals, community, or specialist settings after completing a nursing degree.
  • Midwife, support women through pregnancy and birth after completing a midwifery degree.
  • Healthcare assistant, support clinical teams while studying or after the course.
  • Mental health nurse, specialise in mental health care following a relevant nursing degree.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, or Learning Disability), the degree most learners go on to study after this Access to HE Diploma qualification.
  • BSc Midwifery, for those aiming specifically at a midwifery career.
  • BSc Health and Social Care, a broader option if your interests extend beyond nursing.
  • Foundation Year in Health Sciences, offered by some universities as an additional step before a full degree.
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