Course Details
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NC Higher Access to Nursing, Midwifery and Health

SCQF Level 6

This course gives you an opportunity to gain the entry qualifications required for Nursing or other Health Studies. The course consists of a wide range of health related subjects which includes a Care Higher. You will also complete a work placement within a Care environment which will enable you to apply your developing knowledge to your practice.

What You Study

A range of Health and Care subjects including:

  • Continuation of Life
  • Sociology for Care
  • Psychology for Care
  • Care Higher

Work Experience

All students will be asked to give consent for a criminal record check to be carried out by Disclosure Scotland. No placement experience can be organised without a satisfactory report.

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 4 Standard Grades at Grade 2 or above, English and Numeracy preferred
  • 4 Intermediate 2 courses at Grade C or above
  • Pre-access to Nursing/Introduction to Childcare - pass at Intermediate 2 or above
  • Applicants without formal qualifications will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work at Higher level

AND

  • Attendance at group information session
  • Positive reference

Further Study

  • Nursing or Midwifery Degree
  • HNC Health Care
  • HNC Social Sciences
  • HNC Social Care

Career Opportunities

Employment in a variety of Health and Social Care settings.

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online waiting list only

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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