Access to HE Nursing, Midwifery & Allied

Our Access to Higher Education (HE) courses enable students to achieve a qualification that provides direct entry to university. They are suitable for those aged 19+ who meet the course GCSE entry criteria requirements, but do not yet have a Level 3 qualification.  

Within the Faculty of Caring Professions we offer the Access to Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions course for those who wish to embark on a career in the health sector.

This course will be of interest to you if you would like to start your professional career by undertaking an undergraduate degree in one of the many fields within the health sector. You will study 20 modules relating to:

• Psychology
• Health Studies
• Human Biology
• Sociology.

This is a full-time course and you will be required to attend college approximately three days per week, and undertake online modules and an independent study day. You are also strongly advised to undertake voluntary work, work experience or employment (where possible) relating to your career plan. This will support your application to university, and provide you with relevant employability skills. 

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades A-C or 4-9 (including English and maths). We do not accept Functional Skills Level 2 as an equivalent. 

PLEASE NOTE: there are variances in entry requirements throughout local and national universities, and you should check the entry requirements at your preferred university before applying.

The Awarding Body for our Access to HE course is Open Awards.

The course is internally assessed and externally quality assured. You will be assessed on each module throughout the academic year, using a variety of methods which will include written assignments, reports, research, one exam and presentations.

This course is designed to provide you with the qualification you require to advance onto a range of undergraduate degree courses, including adult nursing, mental health nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics and paramedic training.

For those wanting to enter employment, these qualifications may act as a stepping stone into jobs and careers within the health and social care sectors.