Access to HE Level 3 Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery

Who requires this qualification?

Level 3 Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery, designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in healthcare. This course provides essential knowledge and skills, meeting the prerequisites for further education in nursing or midwifery. Ideal for those seeking a solid foundation to advance into healthcare professions.

This qualification is essential for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in nursing or midwifery, providing the necessary academic and practical foundation to meet university entry requirements.

This course will prepare you for entry to a university course, even if you don't currently have the qualifications you need. Once you've achieved your Access to HE Diploma there are a wide range of higher education options open to you at the University of your choice. The career you always wanted is nearer than you think.

Who can do this course?

The entry requirements for this course are:

• GCSE maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in English or maths
• Interview and assessment

Alongside your Access program, if you haven't yet obtained a Level 2 qualification in both English and Maths, you'll need to enrol in an English or Maths Level 2 course in the required subject to support your progression to higher-level study.

Please note that all learners advancing to university must have achieved Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, in addition to their main qualification.

How you will learn

You will be taught 1 day a week for the duration of the 40 weeks course.

What you will learn

This course consists of some of the following modules:

• The Role of the Modern Nurse and Midwife
• Biomolecules and Key Biochemical Principles
• Infectious Diseases
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Skeleton and Muscles
• Health and Social Care Provision
• Planning and Carrying Out a Research Project
• Mental Health and Well-Being
• Principles of Safeguarding in Health and Social Care
• Effective Communication in Health and Social Care

How You Will Be Assessed

You will be assessed via:

• Presentations
• Essays and reports
• Leaflets and posters
• External exams
• Tutor observations

What You’ll Qualify With:

• All successful learners will gain an Ascentis Access to HE Level 3 Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery qualification. Learners must achieve a total of 60 credits for the Diploma, with 45 of these credits being at Level 3 or above.
• An Access to HE Diploma carries up to 144 UCAS tariff points, depending upon grades achieved. At A-level, 144 points equals 3 grade A’s. You can calculate UCAS Tariff Points for different Grades using the Tariff Calculator.

Career prospect

Once you've completed this course you can go on to study for a Degree in Nursing, Midwifery and Health Studies at a University of your choice.

Possible careers

• Adult Nurse
• Midwife
• Paramedic
• Mental Health Nurse
• Children’s Nurse 
• Radiographer