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Access to HE: Nursing and Health

at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider

Level 3Access to higher educationAccess to Higher Education Diploma (from 2014 onwards)1 yearFull time£3,384

What the college says

If you live in England, you might be able to do this course for FREE, see 'Additional Information' tab for more details. Apply today and our team will confirm if you could qualify for free place, with no obligation. An Access to Higher Education course is for students (19+) who have been out of full-time education for one or more years and would like to go on to higher education but do not have the formal qualifications needed. It is appropriate for those returning to education after a number of years, for example in employment, bringing up a family or having a career break. A high level of motivation is required to complete the course. Access programmes are intensive courses designed for mature students who wish to progress to a British university. They have been developed to enable mature students to gain the skills and knowledge to cope with the academic demands of Higher Education. This programme is designed for mature students who wish to progress to a British university to study for a degree in nursing or related professions except for Radiography (Access to Science is a more suitable route into this profession). On successful completion of this course you will be awarded the following qualification certificate: Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery). Guildford College has long-term links with the University of Surrey, although students can and do progress to any other British university offering Nursing degrees. The course is taught by highly qualified staff who

What you need to get on

Although there are no formal entry requirements for this course*, for university, you will need to have a GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above in both English and maths, or a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification. *The Engineering and some Science pathways do require you to already have achieved a grade 4 (C) in Maths. These pathways will also require an additional entrance ass. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

How you are assessed

A one-year route into university for people without A levels. Usually 19 and over.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Guildford College

    Stoke Road, Guildford, GU1 1EZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Guildford

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