If you have always thought about becoming a Nurse but life got in the way, or nursing has recently appealed to you as a career option, but you do not have the desired qualifications, you can still make this career switch.

This one-year intensive course is designed to prepare you for study in a health-related bachelor's degree program like Adult Nursing or Midwifery.

You must have a genuine desire and aptitude to enter nursing. Universities will expect you to have gained experience working in a healthcare setting and require a DBS check. We strongly advise you to have experience by the time you begin your course.

With the reinstatement of the additional financial support through the University Nursing/Midwifery bursaries, there has never been a better time to start your journey to becoming a qualified nurse/midwife.

  • What you will study

    The course is broken down into manageable units focusing on giving you the study skills and knowledge required for university, perfect for those who have been out of education for some time.

    Units include:

    • Anatomy and Physiology
    • Nursing Studies
    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Study Skills (English, Academic Writing and Research Skills)
    • Study Skills (Arithmetic for Health Studies)
  • Entry Requirements

    Requirements:

    • You must be aged 19 plus
    • Proficiency in written and spoken English
    • GCSEs - grades A* - C / 9-4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or recognised non-UK GCSE equivalencies in English and maths preferred; however, each applicant will be considered on an individual basis
    • Selection by interview, initial screening, literacy and numeracy tests
  • Assessment

    Assessments could include:

    • Case studies
    • Presentations
    • Practical tasks
    • Exams, worksheets, essays or reports
    • Class discussions/debates
    • Practical Demonstrations
  • Moving Forward

    Learners primarily progress to Higher Education study in areas related to Biomedical Sciences. These may include some of the following areas of Degree level study:

    • Biochemistry - Biomedical Science
    • Radiography
    • Physiotherapy
    • Paramedic Science
    • Human Nutrition
    • Pharmaceutical Science
    • Pharmacy foundation degree routes
    • Management and Entrepreneurship within the NHS
    • Medicine foundation degree routes in partnership with the Kent and Medway medical school and a wide range of combined and related degrees.
  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Cost and Loans

    The Advanced Learner Loan is available for this course

  • Independent Learning/Overall Workload

    Access is an intensive study programme; you must be completely committed to hard work and are required to maintain 100% attendance You are expected to self-study for a minimum of 10 extra hours a week to manage strict work deadlines and to cope with the workload

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Student Support

Starting college can be a giant leap if you have just finished school or are returning to education after a few years. We will make this transition as easy as possible, providing all the support you need to settle in

Financial Support

We are committed to supporting students in order for them to overcome any financial barriers to learning.

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