Nursing and Midwifery Access to Higher Education Diploma - Level 3 (Online)

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 35 weeks
Study Online Learning
Location Online
Price Cat A: Free#; Cat C: £3,384; Adult Learner Loan: £3,384* Course Cost Categories

Qualification Gained

Ascentis Level 3 Diploma in Access to Higher Education: Nursing and Midwifery

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Are you looking to enter a career as a nurse or midwife? Do you need additional training to develop skills and knowledge across the health science and social issues sectors? Then this is the course for you!

The Nursing and Midwifery Access to Higher Education course is a bespoke Health Diploma for adult learners. Designed in association with Northumbria University, the course will teach you the essential skills and knowledge, including practical investigations in healthcare science, human physiology, psychology and molecular biology, as well as develop a greater understanding of the social issues in current healthcare.

You will learn from our industry-experienced teaching staff with a range of backgrounds in the Health and Care sector, studying largely remotely to suit your personal commitments. Gain the experience and qualifications that employers are looking for and prepare for an exciting career in the nursing and midwifery industry.

Plus, if you're aged 19-23 on or before the 31st of August and this is your first Level-3 course, the course is free! Also, if you do need an Advanced Learner Loan, your loan will be wiped once you go on to finish a degree, so you won’t have to pay it back!*

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