Access to Nursing & Health Professions

Many Access students feel they have not yet fully developed their potential and the programme offers them the chance to get to grips with the skills, knowledge and understanding to succeed in Higher Education.

Study Human Biology, Psychology and Sociology and progress to study a broad variety of degree courses including Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Training and Operating Department Practice (ODP).

Degree courses often require students to have a particular number of credits in the science subjects so careful research is essential. In addition to the Access Diploma, GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (some will accept alternative level 2 qualifications) is also a requirement. Some midwifery courses now require GCSE grade C in Science as well. Therefore students are strongly recommended to research GCSE entry requirements prior to applying for Access.

You will need Level 2 Maths and English, e.g. GCSE Maths and English grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) as a minimum before applying for this course. This is because most degree courses now require at least Level 2 Maths and English in addition to the Access diploma. The Access programme is designed for students who wish to return to study with a view to going on to Higher Education so we need to make sure you are well prepared for this starting point.


Please research HE requirements very carefully. A STRONG COMMITMENT IS NEEDED AS THE COURSE IS VERY
INTENSIVE.
Acceptance onto the Access programme is conditional on you:
* A satisfactory reference
* Attending 3 taster days: Monday 1st - Wednesday 3rd July 2019
* Completing a research task over the summer including a draft personal statement

We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability at CRC. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs.

Assessment is by coursework and examination. There will be at least one assignment for each unit (four units per subject). These assignments may be written such as essays / research projects and oral e.g. presentations.

The Access programme takes one year, starting at the beginning of September and finishing in late June the following year. In addition to timetabled classes, it is expected that students will complete at least 15 hours of further independent study per week.