Nursing (SWAP)

Access - North East Scotland College

Course overview

Provides access to university-level study for adult learners wishing to pursue a career in adult, mental heath or children & young people nursing.

Course description

This programme is for adult learners who have been out of education for some time and would like to pursue a career in adult, mental health or children and young people nursing.

You may be considering a change of career or have worked in a support worker role and now wish to gain qualifications and study nursing.

It is an excellent opportunity for those with few or no formal qualifications to progress to higher education.

Please note: this course does not formally provide access to degree courses in midwifery.

SWAP Access Courses

Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) courses are primarily intended for adults aiming to enter higher education for the first time, or returning to education after a significant gap.

Find out more about SWAP courses at NESCol

What you will experience

Units covered include:

Human Biology
Values and Principles
Social Influences
Human Development and Behaviour
Mental Health and Mental Illness
Health Promotion
Caring for People with Dementia
Preparation for Higher Education – helps support those returning to education and prepare you for the transition to university

Bring 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.

Find out more about BYOD here

This may be funded or part-funded by a bursary, if you are eligible to receive one.

Find out more about bursaries here

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 6, then you must have been out of full-time education for at least three years.
You will be interviewed by a member of the NESCol Care team to assess your suitability.

This course is not suitable for candidates applying straight from school or those who already hold a university degree. Please see other courses we offer if this applies to you e.g. SCQF Level 5 Health & Social Care or SCQF Level 6 Advanced Healthcare.

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 several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.

University

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.

Subject to meeting conditions, these include:

Employment:

Information about working in nursing can be found on the NHS Scotland careers website.