Course Code: SD1FE20 Nursing and Midwifery - Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration / Fees 04 Sep 2023 University Centre 1 Year Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course Summary This course is ideal if you wish to have a career in nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic practitioner, operating theatre practitioner and other health related professions. The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a qualification which will prepare you for study at degree level. If you would like to go to university but left school without the qualifications you need, then an Access to HE course could be for you. The course is run over 1 academic year and is designed for learners aged 19 years and above. Advanced Learner Loans are available to help you fund your course. Entry Requirements Direct Entry 3 GCSEs Grade 4 (C) or above including maths or English Grade 4 (C) or above. Science GCSE at Grade 4 (C) is also required if studying a science related subject Relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification plus maths or English Grade 4 (C) or above/ level 2 Functional Skills maths and English. Not achieved Maths or English GCSE at Grade 4 (C) or above. You will need to complete the one-year Level 2 (GCSE) maths or English alongside your Access to HE qualification. If you do not meet the Don’t worry – you can apply for our Pre Access course https://blackpool.ac.uk/course/sd1fe08 which will prepare you for the Access to Higher Education course. You can also work towards achieving your Level 2 (GCSE) Maths and/or English at the same time. Qualification Obtained Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) Qualification ObtainedAccess to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) Entry Requirements Direct Entry 3 GCSEs Grade 4 (C) or above including maths or English Grade 4 (C) or above. Science GCSE at Grade 4 (C) is also required if studying a science related subject Relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification plus maths or English Grade 4 (C) or above/ level 2 Functional Skills maths and English. Not achieved Maths or English GCSE at Grade 4 (C) or above. You will need to complete the one-year Level 2 (GCSE) maths or English alongside your Access to HE qualification. If you do not meet the entry requirements Don’t worry – you can apply for our Pre Access course https://blackpool.ac.uk/course/sd1fe08 which will prepare you for the Access to Higher Education course. You can also work towards achieving your Level 2 (GCSE) Maths and/or English at the same time. Qualification Obtained Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) Learning and Teaching Methods Units include: Human Physiology (30 credits total) Introduction to Cell Biology - Ungraded – 3 credits Planning a Practical Investigation - Graded – 3 credits Carrying out a Practical Investigation - Graded – 3 credits Aspects of Human Physiology - Graded – 6 credits Infectious Disease, Drug and Biological Defences - Graded – 6 Credits Macromolecules and Key Biological Principles - Graded – 6 Credits Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Skeleton and Muscles - Graded – 3 Credits Psychology (21 credits total) Introduction to Psychology Ungraded – 3 credits Treating Disorders - Graded - 3 credits Memory - Graded - 3 credits Psychological Investigation - Graded - 6 credits Psychological Perspectives - Graded - 6 credits Study Skills (9 credits total) Study Techniques (Level 2) - Ungraded – 3 credits Preparing to Progress - Ungraded – 3 credits Academic Research Skills - Ungraded – 3 credits Industry Placement and Field Trips There is no work placement as part of this course; however you may wish to contact your chosen university and check if work experience or voluntary work in the health progression is a requirement for their degree programme. This would be done in your own time and no time allowance would be given as part of this course. Classroom time is 340 hours over the year which equates to 10 hours a week delivered over 2 days. We would expect private study time (research/background reading/creation of drafts and final reports) to take an extra 10 hours a week. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Units include: Human Physiology (30 credits total) Introduction to Cell Biology - Ungraded – 3 credits Planning a Practical Investigation - Graded – 3 credits Carrying out a Practical Investigation - Graded – 3 credits Aspects of Human Physiology - Graded – 6 credits Infectious Disease, Drug and Biological Defences - Graded – 6 Credits Macromolecules and Key Biological Principles - Graded – 6 Credits Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Skeleton and Muscles - Graded – 3 Credits Psychology (21 credits total) Introduction to Psychology Ungraded – 3 credits Treating Disorders - Graded - 3 credits Memory - Graded - 3 credits Psychological Investigation - Graded - 6 credits Psychological Perspectives - Graded - 6 credits Study Skills (9 credits total) Study Techniques (Level 2) - Ungraded – 3 credits Preparing to Progress - Ungraded – 3 credits Academic Research Skills - Ungraded – 3 credits Industry Placement and Field Trips There is no work placement as part of this course; however you may wish to contact your chosen university and check if work experience or voluntary work in the health progression is a requirement for their degree programme. This would be done in your own time and no time allowance would be given as part of this course. Learning and Teaching Methods Classroom time is 340 hours over the year which equates to 10 hours a week delivered over 2 days. We would expect private study time (research/background reading/creation of drafts and final reports) to take an extra 10 hours a week. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Assessment Methods The Access to HE course has a range of assessment methods including essays, reports, presentations and seen tests Human physiology – 7 units Psychology – 4 units Toolkit/ungraded – 3 units. Assessment: assignments (including seen tests) = 100% Tuition Fees Read our tuition fees guide. Other Costs and Equipment Needed As well as providing their own stationery, to include pens, notepad and an A4 folder, we recommend that students have access to a laptop and to the internet. In some instances, it may be possible for the College to assist with this. Replacement ID badges cost £3 or £8 if incorporated with a bus pass. For photocopying, students are provided with the first 80 black and white free of charge. Any additional copies for black and white are charged at 4p per copy. Although course textbooks are available in the College library, we will provide a list of recommended texts at the beginning of the course which you may wish to purchase. Laboratory coats and glasses will be provided when required. Regulation and Accreditation Accrediting Institution: N/A Awarding Body: ASCENTIS Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions for more information. Career Options and Progression Successful students can move to Higher Education study, either at Blackpool and the Fylde College or other institutions. This course is ideal if you would like to work in health professions such as midwifery, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic practitioner, operating theatre practitioner and other health related professions.