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Agored Cymru Access to HE - Nursing, Medical and Health Care Studies Level 3

Key Information

Subject Area

Subject Area
Access to HE

Level

Level
3

Mode of Study
Mode of Study
Part Time Evening
Location

Location
City of Newport Campus

Fees

Fees
TBC

Start Date

Start Date
09 September 2024

Day(s)
Day(s)
Monday and Wednesday
Start Time

Start Time
18:45

End Time

End Time
20:45

Duration

Duration
32 weeks

In a nutshell

This course is ideal if you want to progress on to Higher Education (HE) and into a healthcare profession. This is a 2 year course and gives you the opportunity to study on a healthcare related degree course.

This course is for...

...you’d like to go to university but left school without the qualifications you need.

...you want to prepare for study at university level.

...you have a passion for health-related studies and careers.

...if you are returning to education and over 19 years old.

Course content

This course will prepare you for further health-related study. You will also gain skills such as time management, teamwork, communication skills and develop research study skills to help you in your future studies.

A range of units could include the following;

  • Communications
  • Numeracy
  • Sociology
  • Chemistry
  • Health Studies
  • Psychology
  • Anatomy & Physiology

This is assessed via Internal Formal Assessments. You will undertake a range of assessment criteria via assignments, tests, oral presentations, practical tasks and an extended essay. You’ll achieve the Agored Cymru Access to HE - Healthcare Diploma which will hold UCAS points.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above is desirable. Learners without qualifications will be required to undertake Numeracy and Literacy assessment and achieve Level 2 as a minimum.

Applicants should be over 19: please note, however, that candidates under the age of 21 will be required to show relevant life experience. No specific prior qualifications are required and entry is through an interview system and short assessment.

Additional information

This is an intensive course which requires a high level of commitment and dedication. Applicants will be expected to attend all sessions and undertake significant independent study.

Respect for others, enthusiasm for the subject and self-motivation are the essential qualities we expect to see in all our learners. All assignments must be successfully completed in order to achieve the qualification.

Please note: This course spans two academic years.

Where can I study Agored Cymru Access to HE - Nursing, Medical and Health Care Studies Level 3?

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City of Newport Campus
(Part Time Evening)
Start Date: 09 September 2024

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?

Contact our Student Recruitment team