Level 3

Access to Higher EducationNursing and Midwifery

Course Summary

Access to Higher Education is for adults returning to education that would like to complete a degree at university level. This pathway offered is Nursing and Midwifery and it will prepare you for studying Midwifery, Nursing or an Allied Health Professions at university.

We recommend applying before the end of March to ensure you benefit from our full transition page. Apply now on this webpage.

Key Topics

Human Physiology topics include:

  • Cell Biology
  • Biological Molecules
  • Human Reproduction
  • Human Body Systems

Professional Health Practice

  • Introduction to Professional Health Practice
  • Safeguarding
  • Mental Health and Well Being
  • Health Promotion

Assessment

  • 90% Coursework
  • 10% Exam-like controlled assessments

Enrichment Opportunities

  • Guest Speakers and Returning Students
  • Talks from Hospitals
  • It is also important to note that you should be gaining experience in your area of study whether it is paid employment as an HCA orvolunteering.

Progression

UNIVERSITY COURSES: Nursing & Midwifery or other allied health professions.

Entry Requirements

Maths GCSE and English GCSE at grade 4 or above.

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