Course details
Course description
This course is for those wishing to pursue a career in adult or mental health nursing.
This course offers an excellent opportunity for those who would like to pursue a career in Adult, Mental Health and Children & Young Peoples Nursing through a variety of universities. You may be considering a change of career or have worked in a support worker role and now wish to gain qualifications.
Please note: This course is not suitable for those wanting to undertake midwifery.
Use the progression finder to find out your options.
Find out more about our other SWAP courses.
What you will experienceBring Your Own Device (BYOD)
This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.
This may be funded or part-funded by a bursary, if you are eligible to receive one.
Find out more about bursaries here
Learning outcome
SQA National Units Scotland and College Units.
Progression:Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol:Students who successfully complete the course may wish to gain additional qualifications at college by undertaking a Highers programme.
Successful completion of this course will allow you to apply for a wide range of degree programmes at a number of partner universities — visit the SWAP website for more information.
Employment: in a health-related field.
Entry requirements
You do not require any formal qualifications however:
- You must be able to prove you can study at this level
- If your last course of study was up to SCQF Level 5 you must have been out of full-time education for three years
- If your last course of study was at SCQF Level 6 or above you must have been out of full time education for five years
- A successful interview with a member of the care team
This course is not for candidates applying straight from school. Please see other courses we offer if this applies to you. e.g. Healthcare Level 5 or Healthcare Level 6.
This course is not suitable for anyone with a university degree.
Course options
Course details
Full time
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
AB25 1BN
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.