Access to higher education - nursing and allied health professions

Wirral Met College

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In Birkenhead

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    Course

  • Location

    Birkenhead

2. Course description This course is a preparation for entry to a degree or Higher Diploma course in health care including Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedics, Operations Dept Practitioner, Occupational Therapy and other related health care professions. Four modules are studied, these are: -Human Biology -Psychology -Sociology -Health Studies In addition a research project will be undertaken chosen from one of the subject areas. Credits are awarded for the Access course modules. To achieve the Access Diploma, you must gain all 60 credits, including a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3. There are 20 units worth 3 credits each; 6 units of Biology, 4 of Psychology, 3 of Health Studies, 3 Sociology and 4 development units. 15 units are graded, while 5 must be passed but are not graded. The Access to HE Diploma is awarded by Openawards.org.

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Birkenhead (Merseyside)
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Conway Park Campus, Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, CH41 4NT, CH41 4NT

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Subjects

  • Access
  • Biology
  • Sociology
  • English
  • Psychology

Course programme

3. Entry requirements Applicants must show a level of independence and life experience since leaving full time education, when they commence study and should possess a full Level 2 qualification = 5 GCSE, grade C or above and must include English and maths. Alternatively Pre Access to Health/Science and GCSE maths and English. Applicants also need to have relevant health and social care work experienceIf English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144. 4. Equipment required No equipment required 5. Assessment method Assessments is continuous with examinations, reports, essays, tests, assignments and presentations.

Additional information

1. Qualification detail Qualification name Access to Higher Education Diploma: Nursing and Allied Health Professions Qualification Level Level 3 Awarding organisation Open Awards Course webpage http://wmc.ac.uk/course/37761 Course type Full time Course start date 07 September 2017 Instruction language English Additional pricing information See our website via the link provided for Fee details Funding information Advanced Learner Loans available Attendance pattern Not known

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