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Access to Nursing

Course details

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Qualification name Access to HE Diploma (Nursing)
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation Skills and Education Group Access
Learning method Online
Course type Free Courses for Jobs
Course start date 30th September 2026
Cost £3,384.00
Cost description There is funding available for this course, subject to previous qualifications, if you are not eligible for funding the course can be funded via the Advanced Learner Loan.

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

Our level 3 courses are designed to give learners the UCAS points needed to progress to university. The courses are fully online courses, where you can access the course materials and assessments 24 hours a day. The course takes 9-12 months to complete. Upon success completion of this course this will allow students to progress to different university courses including: • Paediatric Nurse • Neonatal Nurse • Adult Nurse • Geriatric Nurse • Nursing Home Nurse • Community Nurse • Theatre Nurse • ICU Nurse • Critical Care Nurse • Cardiology Nurse • Respiratory Nurse • Mental Health Nurse • Special Educational Needs Disability Nurse

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

GCSE Math and English at Grade 4. GCSE Science would be beneficial.

View the key features of this course.

Throughout this course you study 19 units over different subject areas including Biology, Health Science and Psychology. Some of the units are: Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professionals Perspectives in Psychology Mental Health & Coping Strategies Infection & Immunity

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You will be assessed through a variety of different methods, including written essays, presentations and timed control assessments.

Look at the further opportunities available.

Access to HE courses are designed to enable you upon successfully completion to progress to Higher Education.

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