Access to Nursing course structure
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery and Health Professions Pathway
Course Modules
Module recommendations for 3 specialist branches of Nursing are shown below.
Part 1 - Core
No more than 15 credits at Level 2 count towards the Diploma, any extra will be Certificated separately
- English Level 2 (Compulsory or GCSE/equivalent) (6 credits)
- Maths Level 2 (Compulsory or GCSE/equivalent) (6 credits)
- IT Level 2 (Compulsory or GCSE/equivalent) (3 credits)
- Communications Level 3 (Compulsory) (6 credits)
- Research Methods Level 3 (Compulsory) (6 credits)
- Human Biological Science 1 Level 3 (Compulsory) (15 credits)
Part 2 - Specialist
In your part 2 choices you must take at least one of the modules in bold to complete your Research module assessment
- Child Development & Welfare Level 3 (6 credits) - recommended for Child Nursing
- Adolescence, Adulthood & Old Age Level 3 (3 credits) - recommended for Adult Nursing
- Social Conflict Level 3 (6 credits)
- Social Interaction Level 3 (6 credits)
- Human Biological Science 2 Level 3 (6 credits) Musculoskeletal Systems and Physiology of Exercise is not applicable to nursing
- Biological Health & Disease Level 3 (6 credits)
- Psychopathology Level 3 (6 credits) - recommended for Mental Health Nursing
Part 3 - Other Modules
- English Level 3 Essay Writing Level 3 (3 credits)
- English Level 3 Report Writing Level 3 (3 credits)
Access Pathways
All Health pathways lead to the same qualification. It is the choice of Modules which results in your specialism.
Part 1 - Core Modules must be taken as part of a full Access course.
Part 2 - Specialist Modules, you must take a minimum of 15 Credits from these.
Part 3 - Other Modules once you have made up the required Credits from Parts 1 & 2 you can select further options from these to make up your 60 credits.
Rules of Combination
You must follow the rules of combination for the Modules listed. Your tutor will check your choices at enrolment to ensure the combination you have selected is a valid one. We encourage you to discuss possible changes to your original choices with your tutor as you progress through the course.
