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Full Time
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1 Year
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September 2025
Access to Nursing Diploma Level 3
Add to ShortlistReady 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 & Note Making
- Preparing Healthcare Communication
- Preparing Professional Behaviours: Nursing & Health Professionals
- Preparing Equality, Diversity & 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 & Coping Strategies
- Preparing Infection & Immunity
- Preparing Dementia
- Preparing Study Skills Portfolio Building
- Preparing The Cause and Control of Disease
- Preparing Health Promotion
Entry Qualifications
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.
Attendance
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.
Fees
The Access to Nursing Diploma Level 3 course will cost £3,384.
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 on 01205 365701 or email fees@boston.ac.uk.
If you have already gained a Level 3 qualification or if you are aged 19 years or over on the 1st day of your course, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan. If you progress to employment, you won't have to pay anything back until you’re earning £25,000 per year. Your household income isn't considered and there's no credit check. Your eligibility depends on your course, nationality, and age. To find out more, please contact the College’s Information Line on 01205 313218.
How Will I Be Assessed
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.
Where Could It Lead?
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.
To explore University Level courses available at Boston College, visit our University Level page.
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