Access to he diploma (nursing and healthcare professions)

South Downs College

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In Waterlooville

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    Course

  • Location

    Waterlooville

2. Course description The ideal way for adult students without traditional A levels or Level 3 qualifications to qualify for entry to a degree or other Higher Education course; An Access to Higher Education Diploma is the ideal way for adult students without traditional A levels or Level 3 qualifications to qualify for entry to a degree or other Higher Education course., , The Access qualification is a popular, nationally recognised qualification designed to provide adult students with the skills they need to apply for courses at universities. Access Diplomas are Level 3 courses specifically tailored toward the adult learner., , South Downs College offers QAA credit based Access to Higher Education Diplomas validated by LASER in a variety of qualification pathways. The Nursing and Healthcare Professions pathway is for those students wishing to enter a wide range of health and care professions or subject specific degrees such as: general nursing, mental health nursing, child nursing, midwifery, allied health sciences, occupational therapy and many more, including specific subject degrees such as psychology or sociology., , Core subjects will include: Health Psychology, Human Biology and Sociology. (Note: All pathways also include modules in Study Skills, ICT, preparation for university and an independent project unit).,

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Waterlooville (Hampshire)
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College Road, PO7 8AA

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  • Access
  • Healthcare
  • University
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Higher Education Access
  • Midwifery

Course programme

3. Entry requirements All applicants are required to possess a minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English. Students are also required to carry out their own research into the specific entry requirements for their chosen university courses prior to application., , South Downs College offers several Maths and English courses at various levels for potential Access students and a wide range of GCSEs., , For nursing/midwifery/social care and other vocational courses relevant work experience is also required prior to the university application. South Downs College has its own work experience department that can offer advice with work placements., , Students will also need a clean CRB in order to pursue careers in health care. You will be asked to declare your criminal record on application., 4. Equipment required No equipment required 5. Assessment method Assessment is made through completion of assignment based activities, essays, course work, independent study and research, practical work and class based tests., , In order to achieve an overall pass, students must achieve 60 credits of which at least 45 must be at Level 3 and up to 15 at Level 2. All Level 3 credits will be graded at Pass/Merit or Distinction.,

Additional information

1. Qualification detail Qualification name Access to Higher Education Diploma: Nursing and Healthcare Professions Qualification Level Level 2 Awarding organisation Laser Learning Awards Course webpage http://southdowns.ac.uk/course/ Course type Full time Course start date 01 September 2017 Instruction language English Additional pricing information Fees to be confirmed. Usual concessions and support available. Please contact college for more information. Attendance pattern Evening

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