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Access to Nursing Diploma Level 3

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    Full Time

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    1 Year

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    Online

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    September 2025

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Ready to embark on your journey in nursing? This comprehensive online course provides a flexible and accessible way for aspiring nurses to develop the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this rewarding profession. Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your foundation in healthcare, this course is designed to fit around your schedule with self-paced modules and expert-led content.

You will explore key topics such as Patient Care, Medical Ethics, Anatomy, and Healthcare Principles, ensuring you gain a strong understanding of the nursing field. With interactive learning materials and practical insights, you will build confidence and competence in providing compassionate care.

Join a supportive community and gain access to valuable resources, including case studies, practical exercises, and real-world applications of nursing practices. Take the first step toward a fulfilling career in healthcare, whether you plan to pursue a nursing degree or enter the workforce directly.

What will I do?

During the course, you will cover topics including:

  • Preparing for Success
  • Preparing Academic Writing Skills
  • Preparing Reading and Note Making
  • Preparing Healthcare Communication
  • Preparing Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professionals
  • Preparing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Settings
  • Preparing Nutrition and Digestion
  • Preparing Professionalism and Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Preparing Numeracy in a Health Context
  • Preparing Perspectives in Psychology
  • Preparing Endocrine System
  • Preparing Poverty in Contemporary Britain
  • Preparing Human Musculoskeletal System
  • Preparing Mental Health and Coping Strategies
  • Preparing Infection and Immunity
  • Preparing Dementia
  • Preparing Study Skills Portfolio Building
  • Preparing The Cause and Control of Disease
  • Preparing Health Promotion

Applications for the Access to Nursing Diploma Level 3 course are assessed on a case-by-case basis, however holding a GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 is desirable.

The Access to Nursing Diploma Level 3 course will take you 1 year to complete. You will attend college through flexible online learning that fits around your lifestyle.

The Access to Nursing Diploma Level 3 course will cost ยฃ3,384.

For those aged 19-23 on the first day of the course, if this is your first Level 3 course, your fees may be free. Please enquire with the Registry Department for further information at 01205 365701 or email fees@boston.ac.uk.

If you have already gained a Level 3 qualification or are aged 19 years or over on the first day of your course, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan. If you progress to employment, you will not have to pay anything back until you are earning ยฃ25,750 per year. Your household income is not considered and there is no credit check. Eligibility depends on your course, nationality, and age. To find out more, contact the College’s Information Line at 01205 313218.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including lab practicals, essays, presentations, group discussions and research.

In order to successfully complete this course, you will need to acquire 60 credits which will be externally assessed by the Skills Education Group.

The Access to Nursing Diploma Level 3 course provides a vital foundation for those aspiring to study nursing at University Level. Designed to equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills, this course prepares you for Higher Education and a rewarding career in healthcare. Covering key subjects such as Human Biology, Healthcare Principles, and Patient Care, it ensures you develop the confidence and expertise needed to succeed.

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