Access to higher education diploma in nursing

2. Course description The Access to Nursing and Midwifery course is a one year intensive course for mature students 19+. It is designed to prepare you for study on a health related degree programme like Adult Nursing or Midwifery. What is the aim of this qualification It is designed for adult learners who wish to study at university to become health professionals, but do not have sufficient qualifications from when they were at school. This diploma is primarily designed for those wishing to study nursing or midwifery at university, but can also provide the necessary qualifications to study occupational therapy or health promotion. To study other health professions you may need an Access Diploma in Science. You will need to gain 45 credits at level 3 and 15 at level 2 to pass the Diploma. Each module has many units of study and they are all created to give you relevant and sound academic knowledge to facilitate your learning at university. Just as importantly, the units are also designed to improve your analytical skills, to hone your research skills and to develop your organisational skills. You will be assessed in a variety of ways depending on the assignment brief. Your progress on the course will also be assessed in terms of your attendance, punctuality and your ability to hand in your work on time. Feedback on this will be given to you by your course tutor.