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Access to University (Nursing and Healthcare Professions) - Level 3

Overview

Have you always dreamt of becoming a nurse or perhaps a midwife or occupational therapist?

If so, the Access to University (Nursing and Healthcare Professions) is the course for you. This course is specifically designed for adults (aged 19+) who have been out of education for some time and want to re-engage with education or make a career change.

The awarding body for this course is CAVA, click the link to find out more.

Giving you flexibility to manage your life and studies

We offer two options to complete your course because we realise that we all have different lives with varied work and family commitments.

The main focus is on blended learning, supported by online resources.

One-year | Full-time

Attend college for two full-days per week (usually 9am-4.30pm) and a half-day online session per week (at a time that suits you).

Two-years | Part-time

Attend college for one full-day per week (usually 9am-4.30pm).

IMPORTANT - If you don't meet the entry requirements listed below, you will be required to complete a short diagnostic assessment for each GCSE that you require. You can study for your GCSE(s) alongside your part-time Access To University course and you will attend college for one half-day per week for each GCSE required.

You are also required to allocate time to undertake self-study each week; 8 hours is a standard recommendation.

Coming soon | Online course | Part-time

Study online for 10 hours per week and complete the course in one-year while continuing with your current commitments.

Further details will be released early 2023.

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded an Access to Higher Education Diploma. Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) designs and validates Access to Higher Education Diplomas. To find out more visit www.cava.ac.uk

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Start dates and fees

Start Date	Part/Full-time	Code	Fee	Actions
Start Date	Part/Full-time	Code	Fee	Actions
09/09/2024	FT	1053A1001	FREE^* to £3384.00	Apply
09/09/2024	PT	1053A1194	FREE^* to £3384.00	Apply

^* If you are aged 19-23 and studying your first Level 3 course then that course may be free. Please contact us for more details. If you are aged 19 or over and either studying a second Level 3 course or qualifying Level 4, 5 or 6 course you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the costs.

What will I study?

You will study a range of modules as listed below:

Study skills
Maths (Level 2)
Human biology
Sociology
Psychology

Entry requirements

Applicants are strongly advised to complete a work placement before joining the course.

Full-time

A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 in English and maths.

Part-time

*A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 in English and maths.

*Don't have the required GCSEs to study the part-time course?

If you don’t have GCSEs at grade 4 in English and/or maths, you will be required to complete a short diagnostic assessment for each GCSE you require.

You will then study the GCSE course(s) alongside your part-time Access to University course.

This course is eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan

The Advanced Learner Loan is a new scheme introduced by the government to help mature learners study for qualifications that will improve their employability and develop high level skills and knowledge.

Loans are specifically designed for those aged 19 and over, who are intending to study on a Level 3 or higher course – including Access to HE Diplomas.

Best of all, if you successfully go on to complete an HE qualification following an Access to University course – you won’t even have to pay the loan back.

It’s easy to apply! To find out if you’re eligible, or for more information, see the Advanced Learner Loan page.

How long is the course?

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Location

Derby Road Campus

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed on the assignments which are set regularly throughout the course. Some of these assignments will be completed under exam conditions but most will be completed in your own time.