Full Time Access to HE: Diploma in Nursing

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED 4 days per week between Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 3.00pm
TOTAL FEE To be advised
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE To be advised
ADDITIONAL COSTS Approximately 250
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Open College Network London Region (OCNLR)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All applicants should be at least 20 and have had a substantial break from continuous education. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and undertake an initial assessment where they should demonstrate that they have Level 1 Numeracy and Level 2 Literacy. Those seeking to enter Midwifery should already have GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Access students will meet many other students with similar interests which helps to create a strong identity and a supportive environment.

The teaching methods reflect students' development and progress on the course. Students start in a formal classroom setting and then moving into seminars, presentations, discussions, group work, practicals, experimentation, research and finally to formal examinations at the end of the year. Throughout the year, students learning experience will be complemented by a range of external visits and through valuable contributions from visiting speakers who are prominent in their field.

Students progress and development will be supported by a personal tutor providing guidance with their individual study requirements and help with applications for Degree courses.

Students work will be continuously assessed through a variety of methods, which include; writing essays, giving oral presentations, and conducting independent research and examinations.

All students will study core modules in Study Skills. All students will study Health Sciences, Mathematics, Nursing Studies, and Psychology.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
The College has a progression agreement with Kingston University. Other students also progress to City, Southbank and Greenwich universities. Previous successful students have continued their HE studies in Australia and the USA. The majority of students will study for a Diploma in Nursing although some will choose to study for a Degree.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Continuous with examinations
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Programme of visits to and visitors from HE institutions