Program Overview

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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery)

Overview

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) provides individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to progress to a degree program in nursing or midwifery. This diploma can lead to several potential outcomes, including higher education, professional qualifications, specializations, further education, and research and academia.

What does the course cover?

• Professional healthcare practice
• Human physiology
• Higher education study skills
• Optional specialist units

Does it give me UCAS Tariff Points?

Yes, an Access to HE Diploma carries up to 144 UCAS tariff points, depending upon grades achieved.

Delivery Methods

The London College of Professional Studies provides various delivery methods, including blended learning, online learning, and distance learning.

Learners are able to:

• Access all course materials, including online modules and written assignments
• Gain teacher support
• Access LCPS online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
• Acquire assignments briefing
• Receive excellent-quality study notes
• Obtain assignment markings and feedback
• Gain fully accredited UK courses
• Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
• Gain full support until the completion of the course

Accreditation

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) is accredited by Ascentis awarding body regulated by Ofqual, CCEA & QW and licensed by the QAA.

Duration

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) is available in two durations:

• 09 Month (fast track)
• 12 Month

Course Delivery

• Online

Entry Requirements

To become a nurse or midwife, you need to have a degree, which you can earn after studying an Access to Nursing & Midwifery course. Learners should be aware that entry requirements vary for nursing and midwifery courses, but as a minimum, you should have:

• GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or Functional Skills equivalent) or Level 2
• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths or GCSE equivalent International qualifications
• Learners must be age of 19 to study the qualification

Module Structure

In order to meet the completion requirements for the Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery), the learner must achieve a total of 60 credits.

• 45 credits must be achieved at Level 3
• 15 credits must be achieved from ungraded units at either Level 2 or Level 3

Mandatory Requirements

Successful completion requires:

• Minimum 6 credits of Research in at least one subject set
• At least 2 subject sets with 12 Credits minimum in each subject set
• Completion of At least 2 Core Unit Assessments within the minimum 2 subject sets

Key Subject Sets required

• Biology
• Human Physiology
• Optional specialist units

Assessment

The qualification will be assessed using a range of methods, including a portfolio of evidence, written assignments, or a task.

What could this qualification lead to?

An Access to HE Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery provides individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to progress to a degree program in nursing or midwifery. Successful completion of this diploma can lead to several potential outcomes, including:

• Higher education
• Professional qualifications
• Specializations
• Further education
• Research and academia

Progression

After completing an Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery), learners will progress to health-related higher education programs at university, including nursing, midwifery, and the allied health professions.

Payment Plan

• Option 1: Full Payment - £1400
• Option 2: Instalment Plan - Initial Deposit £300, 7 monthly instalments of £190

University of Derby

The University of Derby offers the following undergraduate programs:

• BSc (Hons) Integrative Health and Social Care (Top-Up) (online)
• BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Top-Up) (online)
• BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) (Online)
• BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management (Top-Up)
• BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technologies (Top-Up) (Online)

University of West London

The University of West London offers the following postgraduate programs:

• MBA Top up (Master of Business Administration)
• Master Business Administration (MBA)
• MSc in Human Resource Management
• MSc in Health and Social Care Management
• MSc in Logistic and Supply Chain Management
• MA in Education Management and Leadership 12 Months
• MSc in Project Management
• MSc in Accounting and finance
• MA in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• MBA Top up (Master of Business Administration)

European University of Business

The European University of Business offers the following programs:

• BA Business Management Top up (European Universty of Business)
• MBA Top up (European University of Business)