Access to HE Diploma: Nursing

The course will increase your understanding of biological science, psychology and sociology and you’ll also explore topics including the history of the NHS and contemporary health issues. Consider the varied responsibilities of a nurse and find out where a career change could take you.

This programme is designed to support your progression to a nursing degree course and dedicated units will update your academic abilities. Develop the confidence to research independently and write assignments.

There are a wide range of career opportunities for you if you study the Nursing Access to HE Diploma. When you have finished studying your course, you will be able to apply to university.

Tutor Support

A qualified Assessor will mark your work and provide written feedback via the VLE. Your appointed Assessor will confirm contact hours once you start your learning and will be able to offer support via email correspondence. During Induction you will be provided with a Study Plan including the expected assessment schedule for your course.

The course consists of 21 Units of Study.

The course covers:

• Unit 1 (Induction Unit): Preparing for Success
• Unit 2: Preparing to Study
• Unit 3: Academic Writing Skills
• Unit 4: Preparing a Written Assignment
• Unit 5: Cell Biology
• Unit 6: The History of the National Health Service
• Unit 7: Human Nutrition & The Digestive System
• Unit 8: The Roles & Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse
• Unit 9: Introduction to Psychology
• Unit 10: Human Reproduction, Growth & Development
• Unit 11: Approaches to Health
• Unit 12: The Human Musculo-skeletal System
• Unit 13: Social Factors in Health Care
• Unit 14: The Brain & Nervous System (Psychology)
• Unit 15: The Human Endocrine and Nervous System
• Unit 16: Inequalities in Health and Illness
• Unit 17: Human Immunity
• Unit 18: Poverty and Health
• Unit 19: Study Skills Portfolio Building
• Unit 20: Human Disease & Prevention
• Unit 21: Equality and Diversity within Health Care

Assessment Method

The assessment method for this course is via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

The Access to HE Diploma (Nursing) will be made up of a number of units and assignments. Once you have completed your first assignment to the best of your ability, you should send it back to one of the assessors for marking. Once they have graded the work and offered feedback, you should begin your next piece, drawing on feedback from the past paper. Once all of the assignments have been handed in and marked, the College will have sufficient evidence to award you with a number of credits. The Access to HE Diploma is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). In order to achieve this Access to HE Diploma in Nursing, you must achieve 60 credits in total. You should note that 45 of these credits are taken from graded units which are concerned with academic subject content. The remaining 15 credits are earned via taking ungraded units which are included to help you to develop your study skills.

How do I know if this is the right course for me?

East Sussex College Hastings offer a 14-day Induction Period for this course which enables you to assess whether both the course and the online mode of study is suitable for you. It also allows the College to assess your suitability, in particular whether you can produce work to meet the standards set by Open College Network, the awarding body.

The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a qualification, equivalent to A Level, which allows learners to go on and study at University when they did not have the relevant qualifications needed to do so. Access to HE courses are available in a wide range of different subjects and are widely recognised by UK Universities.

Learners must have a GCSE grade A-C in both Maths and English (or an equivalent), and aspire to study a healthcare related degree at university.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas are widely accepted as an alternative to 'A Levels' for University admission. The programmes have a track record of success in helping students to gain admission to University.

Learners should, however, be aware that Universities each apply their own admissions criteria, and these vary broadly depending on the reputation and popularity of the university and of the degree programme that relates to your area of interest.

This Access to HE Nursing Diploma will enable you to go onto university, with a view to becoming a qualified Nurse in your career.