Midwifery Access to Higher Education Diploma Level 3 Course
Entry requirementsYou will take part in an initial assesment and complete a satisfactory interview. You must be well organised, have a mature approach and the potential for study at university. Some experience of the health professions is desirable.
Academic titleMidwifery Access to Higher Education Diploma Level 3
Course description
Content details
The Access to HE Diploma is a credit based qualification which prepares you to study at a University of your choice in the UK. This new programme is for adults who have not succeeded in the mainstream education and yet possess a focused attitude to study and a potential for achieving in higher education. The purpose of the Access to HE Diploma is to equip you with independent learning strategies so that you will be successful in their Higher Education studies and progress to your chosen specialist Pathway in Health Care. Rules of Combination is an integral part of the Programme and it makes clear the required number of credits for successful completion of the course. This means that to be successful you must achieve 60 credits of which 45 are at level 3 and 15 at level 2 or 3. This is a national requirement.
How is the course taught
The teaching and learning methods is intended to familiarise you with different teaching styles and assessment methods employed in Higher Education. You will participate in interactive lectures as well as seminars or group discussions. You may find that you engage in role-play or simulations, and that your class conducts experiments or makes off-site visits.
Assessment
You will have assignments to complete, perhaps case studies to observe, you will take some exams! In addition you will carry out a small piece of research and write up a report. You will also be asked to compile a Portfolio of Evidence, which will require keeping a personal Reflective Journal.
Course leads to Degree or Diploma in nursing, (adult, mental health and paediatric nursing).