Access to Nursing - Level 3

We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will provide a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

Candidates are required to have GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above or English Functional Skills Level 2.

If you do not have GCSE Maths at grade C/4 you may be given the opportunity to study this subject alongside your Access Diploma.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to ensure their current and future qualifications comply with the entry requirements of any university to which they intend to progress.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

Choose your university course in one of the nursing pathways - adult, child, mental health or learning disability nursing. The course can also be used to apply for public health, occupational therapy or even a degree is psychology. The Awarding Body - OCNLR< has a number of progression agreements in place with local universities which means that you are guaranteed an interview if you meet the entry criteria.

All courses run subject to demand and the content listed here should be used as a guide only. Course content may vary according to a range of factors such as course duration, campus, teaching staff and requirements from awarding bodies. Check our course and fee guidelines for further details.

You will study a number of units within each course module in order to achieve the 60 credits needed to complete the course successfully. The course will be delivered on-site, face to face. We do not anticipate any remote lessons.

There is an emphasis on active learning in all lessons and we value the contributions of learners because you can draw on your life and work experience.

You will meet regularly with the Course Leader for group and 1:1 tutorials to help you apply to university and to monitor your attendance, punctuality and progress.

Assessments take place throughout the course with essays, assignments, presentations, tests and exams. To gain the Access Diploma you'll need to achieve 60 credits with a minimum of 45 at Level 3.