Level Three Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health Sciences Pathway (Nursing) (part-time)

The aim of this part-time course is to enable mature learners to gain entry to higher education, particularly onto health, nursing and science related courses. The Level Three Access to Health Science Professions programme provides an entry qualification to a range of undergraduate programmes and degrees at local and national universities.

The course is fast paced and will normally be timetabled for approximately 6 hours per week, usually across 2 evenings across 2 full academic years.

This course is offered at the Beverley campus on Wednesday 21 September, 6pm to 9pm and Thursday 22 September, 5pm to 9pm Course Code PF035/1C01

You can enrol from 1 August. For more information on enrolling call 0345 120 0044.

What will I study?

You will cover a range of key skills, such as academic writing, research skills and referencing. You will also study the following subjects:

Biology
Biochemistry
Psychology
Academic, personal & professional development

Each topic has units of study that have been created to give you relevant and sound academic knowledge to facilitate progression and your learning at university.

How will I be assessed?

The qualification you will receive on completion of this Access course is the Access to Higher Education (Health Professions) Diploma. To attain this, you must have 60 credits of which 45 have to be from level 3 units. Each unit is worth between 3 and 6 credits and has assessment criteria that have to be met through a variety of assessment methods like class work, group work, discussions, timed exams, presentations, essays, research and reports.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 3 GCSEs A*- C / 4-9 including English Language. Maths at Level 2
In addition, GCSE Science may also be required for some career routes

Level Two Diploma in Progression and GCSE English at grade C or grade 5 above plus a level two maths qualification
For people whose first language is not English, you must have GCSE English at grade C or grade 5 or above or IELTS 7 (International English Language Testing System)
In addition, a range of evidence will be considered when assessing the potential of an applicant to succeed on this course, such as life skills, previous employment, prior achievements and professional qualifications

What next?

You will be able to apply to do a degree programme at university in Nursing (all branches), Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Public Health, Health and Social Care, Operating Department Practice or other Health Studies related courses.