Access to Higher Education Diploma – Nursing
This Access course is your ideal preparation for reaching Higher Education and following your career path into in the nursing profession.
Fast Facts
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Level: Access
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Size: Diploma
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Purpose: Access to Higher Education
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Guided Learning Hours: 480
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Duration: 33 weeks
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Next Course: 10 September 2019 – 18 June 2020
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What are the qualifications about?
You will cover topics relevant to further study in the area of nursing. Modules range from Biology to Ethics and Values, so you will get an excellent all-round learning experience, readying you for further study. An Access to HE Diploma is accepted for entry on to degree programmes by the majority of UK universities.
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Who are they for?
If your goal is to study in higher education towards a career in nursing, then this is the ideal course for you.
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What do I need?
There are no academic requirements, but you will need to attend an interview and complete a Maths and English assessment.
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Why choose Ruskin College?
Ruskin is a friendly and inclusive college, with an ethos that puts you very much at the centre of the learning experience. It is the ideal environment to set out on your path to your rewarding career in nursing, especially if you are an adult returning to education.
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What sorts of things do they cover?
STUDY SKILLS UNITS:
- Drug Calculations and Health Related Charts
- Finding and Reading Information
- Writing Standard English
- Report Writing
- Note-taking and Note-making
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC UNITS:
- The Role of the Health or Social Care Professional
BIOLOGY
- Cells
- Genes and Inheritance
- Health and Disease
- Human Biology
- Human Tissues and Systems
- The Musculo-Skeletal System
PSYCHOLOGY
- Foundations of Psychology
- Mental Health and Illness
- Treatment of Abnormal Behaviour
NURSING AND HEALTHCARE STUDIES
- Ethical Issues in Health Care
- Reflection on Work Placement in a Health or Social Care Setting
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How will I learn and be assessed?
You will be assessed through a programme of coursework.
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How long do they take?
Guided learning hours
Guided learning hours are the hours you spend learning with your training provider or on your own. The guided learning hours for this qualification are:
- Level 3: 480 hours
Usual course length
Completing the Access to Higher Education Diploma: Nursing usually takes:
- 32 weeks full time, 3 days a week, Tuesday – Thursday
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What jobs could they lead to?
This course prepares you for degree-level study in preparation for a career in nursing. Although the qualification has not been designed to lead directly to employment, it will support you to take steps towards a career in a range of health professions.
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What would it cost me?
Cost: £3,384. We will help you access financial support if you are entitled to it: find out if you are eligible.