Nursing and Midwifery Access To Higher Education - Level 3

• GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths

or

• Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths

You will be invited to an interview to complete initial diagnostic assessments to ensure your skills are at the correct level.

If you have Level 2 Functional Skills English or maths, but do not yet hold both GCSEs, you may be eligible to study one GCSE alongside your access course.

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive an Ascentis Access to HE Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery 

Biology

• Introduction to cell biology
• Biomolecules and key biochemical principles
• Aspects of human physiology
• Practical investigation

Social Issues in Healthcare

• Introduction to issues in Health and social care
• Health and social care provision
• Mental health
• Social policy

Psychology

• Introduction to Developmental psychology
• Application of theories to Substantive topics
• Social psychology

Study Skills

• Researching and understanding opportunities for HE
• Developing your research skills
• You will also complete your UCAS application and receive advice and guidance about your personal statement and student finance application.

• Lectures
• Practicals
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Personal study
• Study Clinics

• Written assignments
• Portfolios
• End of unit tests
• Exams

Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress onto a higher degree course in any healthcare-related degree including Nursing (Adult, Childcare, Mental Health), Midwifery, Social Work, Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), Occupational Therapy, Radiography, and Speech Therapy or a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice at Newcastle College University Centre. 

The cost of this course will depend on your circumstances. Check our course cost categories to find out which category you fit into.

• Cat A: Free#
• Cat C: £3,384
• Adult Learner Loan: £3,384*

*Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe for an Access to Higher Education course once you complete a degree course. This means you do not have to repay it.

#Only applicable if you're aged 19-23 years and planning to study towards your first full Level 2 or first full Level 3.