Access to Higher Education Diploma – Nursing

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.

If your goal is to study in higher education towards a career in nursing, then this is the ideal course for you.

There are no academic requirements, but you will need to attend an interview and complete a Maths and English assessment.

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.

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

You will be assessed through a programme of coursework.

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: 495 hours

Usual course length

Completing the Access to Higher Education Diploma: Nursing usually takes:

• 33 weeks full time, 3 days a week, Tuesday – Thursday

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.

Cost: £3,384. We will help you access financial support if you are entitled to it: find out if you are eligible.