Access to HE Diploma - Nursing (ACNRSF)

A relevant Level 2 qualification and a preference of GCSE 9-4 (grade A*- C) in English and maths (otherwise you will be required to sit a test in those subjects). Students without English or without Maths GCSEs will also study one GCSE alongside the Access course. A DBS check is required.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) is a Level 3 qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university.
The qualification gives you the relevant academic subject knowledge needed for higher education study and the opportunity to develop study skills to help you to succeed. It is well established and widely accepted by universities, qualifying for UCAS tariff points that are comparable to the tariff points for three A levels.

You will be taught through classroom teaching, homework learning, practical activities, presentations, group discussion, video, tutorial, lecture, role play, resource-based learning, and hospital/care work experience.

This is a coursework-based course in which the forms of assessment will include: written reports, presentations, tests, examinations, practical experiments

Harrow College's Access Higher Education Diploma courses offer localised learning in an affordable and supportive environment to progress your learning to the next stage. The college has excellent links with universities and will work to actively progress your education.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma course involves approximately 15 hours of tuition per week, supplemented with home based study. You will receive tuition in English, Maths, IT and Study Skills in addition to your specialist subject. Your personal tutor and the Careers team will offer you support and advice throughout your course.
Some students may be eligible to apply for the Discretionary Learner Support Fund; financial support may be available towards childcare.

With further training or study, students go into careers such as:
• Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Midwifery, Health promotion.

Learners primarily progress to Higher Education study in areas related to Nursing. These may include some of the following areas of Degree level study:
• Adult Nursing
• Child Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Learning Disability Nursing
• Midwifery and related Health Studies degrees.

To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.