Access to Higher Education - Diploma in Nursing/Diploma in Midwifery (Distance Learning Pathway)

Access to Higher Education - Diploma in Nursing/Diploma in Midwifery (Distance Learning Pathway)
QAA Approved at Level 3 Academic Year 2009/10

Programme Code: AS3AD
Awarding Body: OCNNWR
Related Programme Areas: ACCESS HE
NURSING
MIDWIFERY

Who is the programme for? The programme is primarily aimed at adults who are in employment, but who would like to progress to Higher Education and a career in nursing or midwifery.

What will I study? Compulsory units cover elements of Psychology, Human Physiology and Study Skills. As a distance learning programme, this Pathway makes use of specially designed learning packages, which students can work on at home, with regular feedback and support from experienced lecturing staff.

Entry to the Programme?

How is it assessed? Students accumulate the required credits (60 at Level 3 in all) by means of assessed coursework, including examinations.

Future prospects? Students successfully completing the course are accredited by the OCNNWR and QAA Approved, achieving a nationally recognised qualification for entry to Higher Education. In addition, St Helens College enjoys a compact arrangement with Liverpool John Moores University which allows for direct progression onto JMU in Nursing programmes.

When will the programme start? The programme will start in September.

How long will it take? Attendance is one evening a week (or by mutual arrangement) for one year and by distance learning. There will be additional tutorial support as agreed with relevant tutors.

What about the Money? Please note that fee remission applies to anyone on a means tested benefit, job seekers allowance, a programme designated as Skills for Life (SfL) or where someone is studying their first full Level 2 or first full Level 3 (aged 19 25). If you are under 19 on the 31 August 2009 you would not normally pay tuition or registration fees. If a programme is Full Cost then no fee remission is applicable.

How do I apply? Complete an application form and return it to Student Services, or contact the Access Team
Campus Address: Town Centre Campus