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Full Time
3
1 year
OCN London
Access to HE Diplomas are well established, national qualifications which allow students, without traditional Level 3 qualifications, to apply for degree courses and enter university. The Nursing Diploma is suitable for those who are working as Health Care Assistants, Care Workers, Bank Staff or Support Staff. This qualification requires a maturity of approach and a high level of commitment. In addition, applicants need a successful interview and screening and must have sufficient time to devote to their studies.
This is a qualification designed for adults with an interest in:
Adult Nursing
Child Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Learning Disability Nursing
Adults seeking a change of direction because of unemployment or lack of career opportunities.
Access to University is an intensive study programme; you must be completely committed to hard work and are required to maintain full attendance (100%) throughout the course. Good English and Maths skills are essential for success in studying and for future employment prospects therefore, Croydon College ensures that these skills are developed in all learning opportunities. Academic and tutorial support is given throughout the course, and you’ll receive help and advice with your university application throughout the UCAS process.
We offer fantastic extra-curricular activities:
Macmillan fund raising
Walking for health at Macmillan Resource Centre at Croydon University Hospital
Many more volunteering opportunities to support your Personal Statement.
There is also excellent progression to universities. The course will help you to develop the essential academic skills of critical thinking, evaluation and analysis. All of which will prepare you for independent study at university.
Learners primarily progress to Higher Education study in areas related to Midwifery. These may include some of the following areas of Degree level study:
Midwifery
Related Health Studies degrees
In addition, internal progression to:
Foundation Degree in Public Health and Social care degree at the Croydon’s University Centre
BSc in Adult Nursing (Roehampton University) – Croydon University Centre and the University of Roehampton who have formed a partnership.
The core subjects for Access to Higher Education Diploma – Midwifery are study skills, human biology, nursing studies and psychology. Tutorial support is also embedded into the programme.
Class tutors will use a variety of assessment methods:
Formal reports
Presentations
Written assessments
In-class and practice assessments under controlled conditions
Exams
Case studies
Reflective statements
