Online - Access to HE Diploma (Nursing) - Level 3
Overview
Ready to start your journey into nursing? With the NHS projecting a need for 197,000 nurses by 2036, there’s never been a better time to train for this rewarding career.
This Level 3 qualification is designed for adults (19+) returning to education, covering key topics such as health and wellbeing, nursing roles, and psychology. It prepares you for university and a future in adult, mental health, or children’s nursing.
Flexible online learning: Study at your own pace, with most students completing the course in 12-18 months by committing 15 hours per week.
The awarding body for this course is the Skills and Education Group Access.
How will I learn?
- Flexible learning - Study at a time that suits you, balancing education with work or family commitments.
- 24/7 online access - Learn anytime, anywhere with round-the-clock access to your course materials.
- Convenient and comfortable - Advance your education from the comfort of your own home while maintaining your income.
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Start dates and fees
Start Dates
Cost
Don't let paying for this course hold you back from achieving your goals. There are different funding routes available. Dependent on your personal circumstances, you may be eligible to:
Did you know? If you successfully go on to complete an eligible university level qualification following an Access to HE diploma course, you won’t have to pay your Advanced Learner Loan back at all.
For more information please contact 0808 100 3626 or email enquiries@wnc.ac.uk.
| Start Date | Part/Full-time | Code | Fee | Actions |
| Various | PT | 2956A901 | FREE* to £3384.00 | Apply |
This course is eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan
This is a government scheme helping students aged 19+ to study Level 3 or higher qualifications that will improve their employability, including Access to Higher Education diplomas.
Applying is simple! Check your eligibility on the Advanced Learner Loan page.
* 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 including:
- Study skills
- Health and wel-lbeing
- Cell biology
- Human nutrition and the digestive system
- The roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse
- The human endocrine and nervous system
- Classification and use of social drugs and medicines
- Sociology
- Psychology.
Before starting your Access to HE Diploma, you’ll complete a one-week Blended Pre-Access Course. This course introduces the study topics, provides success tips, and helps you decide if you're ready. After completing it, you’ll attend a review and induction to prepare for your diploma.
Entry requirements
- GCSEs grade 4-9 (C or above) in English Language and maths.
- Applicants are strongly advised to complete a work placement or volunteer in health care before joining the course.
Don’t have the required GCSEs? No problem!
We’re here to help you get ready for your next step.
You’ll take a short assessment to see what support you need. Then, we’ll guide you to the best option.
For more information please contact 0808 100 3626 or email enquiries@wnc.ac.uk.
How long is the course?
- 12-18 months. This is dependent on the amount of time you dedicate to studying each week.
How will I be assessed?
Aassignments that are set regularly throughout the course - completed in your own time.
To successfully complete the course, you will need a total of 60 credits. Credits are split into the following two categories:
- Graded – 45 credits (focus on the academic subject)
- Ungraded – 15 credits (such as writing and study skills).
What does the course lead to?
There are a range of healthcare related courses available to progress onto including:
- BSc (Hons) Nursing (choice of adult, child or mental health specialisms)
- Midwifery.
*As we are a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may qualify for various benefits should you choose to apply to NTU after completing your college course. This could include a Progress NTU offer, where you would receive an offer one grade below their standard offer. For instance, a typical offer for one of their courses might require 128 UCAS tariff points. With Progress NTU, your requirements would be 120 UCAS tariff points. For further details, please call us on 0808 100 3626 or discover more about this benefit here.
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