ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA: NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS PATHWAY
Location
Osprey House, Redditch
Qualification Level
Level 3
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 19 years old or overon the 1st September 2010
No formal qualifications are required although prior GCSEs will be valuable for some aspects of the programme. Your basic skills will be assessed at interview to guade your ability to study at the required level.
Attendance
Full and Part Time
Course Duration
Daytime
1 year, intense, fast-track programme: 4 days per week, 9.15am-4.30pm
2 year programme: 6 half days per week, 9.15am-2.30pm
Evenings
2 years programme: 2 evenings per week, 6pm-9pm
Course Description
This is a nationally recognised programme to provide students with a kite marked Access Certificate, which will provide access to Colleges of Nursing, Higher Education Colleges and Universities.
You will study core modules of English and Math at GCSE equivalence and IT. In addition, there are 4 main modules of Health Studies, Human Systems, Cell Biology and Psychology.
GCSE Science equivalence is also available as some nursing disciplines now require it, e.g. Midwifery and Physiotherapy.
You will also undertake a two week work placement.
How is the Qualification Achieved ?
The Access to Higher Education course uses a range of assessment methods and is designed to prepare students for joining University. You will be expected to complete written assignments, projects, case studies, reports, seminars and end of module examinations.
On Successful Completion of this Course
P2000 Courses; Colleges of Nursing leading to Diploma in Education; Registered General Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Sick Children's Nurse, Learning Disability Nursing, Registered Midwife or Diploma in Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Chiropody, Radiography; Degree Course in Health Studies.
How Do I Find Out More?
Contact our Advice Centres on 01527 570020.
How To Join This Course?
Complete a Full Time Application Form
Additional Information
How to join this course
Please contact our Advice Centres on 01527 570020.
All students are invited to an interview where you will be given an overview of the Access to Higher Education Pathways Programmes offered at NEW College. You will be invited to complete a computer based maths assessment and a short written comprehension task. You should take no longer than 2 hours including the comprehension task.
After your interview, following processing of your interview tasks we will be able to recommend the best pathway for you to achieve your qualifications.
If successful, students will be offered a place on one of our pathways:
Two-year Access to HE Programme
One -year , intence Access to HE Programme
The course includes:
English GCSE equivalent, Maths GCSE equivalent, Information Technology (Open Learning)
Further options may be availiable in Psycology Professional Practice, Science GCSE equivalent, Health Studies, Biology, Human Systems, Research and Independent Study, Sociology, English Literature and History.
www.accesstohe.co.uk
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