Access to H.E. (January Start) - Midwifery, Nursing and Allied Professions - Doncaster College and University CentreDoncaster College and University Centre

Course Overview

Access to HE courses comprise of 60 credits of which 45 are graded at pass, merit or distinction.

Universities will offer places on the basis of a student obtaining particular numbers of distinctions and merits. Offers vary between universities and between courses. Offers are specific to each individual student.

This course comprises units in Human Biology, Psychology, Medical Physics and Health Studies.

Units are assessed by a range of methods including oral presentations, reports, essays, structured questions and in-class tests.

Level: Level 3
Duration: One year or two years
Awarding Body: CERTA
Course Fees: Age 19-23 no fee (unless Level 3 courses studied previously). Age 24+ £3384 (Advanced Learner Loan available)
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Units and Structure

The provisional course content is shown below:

Study Skills (6 credits)

YHS243 Academic Writing Skills 3 credits ungraded

CER215 Presentation Skills 3 credits ungraded

Health (12 credits)

CER012 Alternative & Complementary Therapies 3 credits graded

YHS232 Health & Disease 3 credits graded

YHS235 Research Skills Project 6 credits graded

Physics (6 credits)

CER227 Radioactivity In Medicine 3 credits graded

YHS236 Radiology & Medical Imaging 3 credits graded

Psychology (6 credits)

CER 593 Exploring Health Psychology 6 credits ungraded

CER594 Exploring Perspectives in Psychology 3 credits ungraded

YHS242 Child Development & Early Socialisation 3 credits graded

Biology (24 credits)

CER187 Non-infectious Disease 3 credits graded

CER146 Infection & Immunity 6 credits graded

CER059 Control & Co-ordination 6 credits graded

CER270 Systems Physiology 6 credits graded

CER114 Genetic inheritance 3 credits graded

Entry Requirements

You'll need to have:

You must have GCSE English and GCSE maths at grade C / 4 or better. A GCSE in a science subject can be accepted as an alternative to GCSE maths, but please be aware that most University courses require GCSE maths.

For most university courses you will need to be able to evidence relevant work experience in a care setting (paid or voluntary) within the last 5 years.

For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.

Tutors and Student Support

Student Support and Facilities

As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:

Step outside the classroom and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
With hands-on experience you’ll be prepared for employment with a competitive edge.
A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.

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Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

We're proud to be able to offer Dual Career Accreditation via the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. This is a Sport England funded partnership between athletes, education institutions, and national governing bodies of sport.

The Scheme helps athletes in education – aged 16-plus – to get the very best from their sporting and academic careers without having to choose between the two.

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Have any further questions about this course? You can contact someone specifically about it by using the details below or filling in the enquiry form.

Kevin Gill
01302 558380
kevin.gill@don.ac.uk

Ann Thompson
01302 553716
ann.thompson@don.ac.uk

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