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NQ ACCESS TO NURSING (SWAP)

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West Lothian College

Course details

Course description

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

This course provides an opportunity for students who are returning to education to gain the university entrance qualifications required for Nursing.

The course includes:

  • Medical terminology and Practical Skills
  • Caring for People with Dementia
  • Mental Health
  • Social influences, values and principles
  • Human development and behaviour
  • Human biology units
  • Communication, numeracy and IT
  • Preparation for higher education
    • Why choose this course

    Students successfully completing this programme have articulated on to nursing degree programmes or HNC Health Care Practice or employment within the Care sector.

    Learning outcome

    Education: On successful completion you may apply to access BSc Adult, BSc Mental Health, BSc Child Health, BSc Learning Disability branches of nursing (note: you cannot access BSc Midwifery from this course). Students will be supported to apply through UCAS. Previous students have gone on to study at the University of Stirling, University of Edinburgh, QMU, Edinburgh Napier and Robert Gordon University.

    Provided by

    West Lothian College

    enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk

    01506 418181

    Provider website

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    Entry requirements

  • Individuals with no formal qualifications or who have been out of formal education for at least 3 years, or five years if you have higher or equivalent qualifications
  • Some experience in care an advantage
  • You must be eligible to join the PVG scheme and must not be barred or under consideration for listing (criminal record check).
  • You must meet the VISA requirements to study Nursing at University and not be deemed to be an international student in relation to fees.
  • It is essential you are able to support others

    • If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is the minimum however ideally your English should be at Level 6 as you need to be at level 7 to progress to university for Nursing.

    Please note this course is to prepare you for a career in health and social care

    Course options

    Course details

    Full time

    1st Aug 2023

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.

    Who to contact

    enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk

    01506 418181

    View course on provider website