Access to Nursing (incorporating SWAP) SCQF Level 6
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: SCQF Level 6
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This course builds the foundations to a career in nursing and other care related professions.
This course is part of the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) and provides the skills and entry requirements you need to progress to Higher Education.
Entry requirements
- To apply for this course you must have been out of full time education for more than three years or 5 years if you have achieved study at Higher levels (SCQF 6).
- You must demonstrate in your personal statement experience and commitment to working in this field.
- You will attend an online interview.
It aims to help you understand the needs and issues impacting on clients from different perspectives. It includes topics such as Human Body and Understanding Mental Health and Illness.
It allows you to look at foundations of professional care practice and develop an understanding of the skills and values required to work with a range of groups.
Studying this course will help you build confidence and skills to progress onto higher level qualificaitons.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
How long will my course last?
1 Year- 1 year full time
- 2 years part time
- Beechwood Campus
Start date
August
Fees
Fee information for FULL TIME Further Education courses
If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course. Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.
Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible.
| Further Education course (SQCF 1-6) | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time per year | £1,790 | £1,844 |
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Further Education course (SQCF 1-6) | 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Full-time | £6,149 |
For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Further Education course (SQCF 1-6) | 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Full time | £6,149 |
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
Fee information for PART TIME Further Education courses
A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.
| Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time (per credit) | £122 | £126 |
| Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level | 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Part-time (per credit) | £500 |
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
Additional costs
You will be required to purchase materials as part of this course (between £50 and £100). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered. http://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/study/funding/
What can I do on completion of my course?
- Nurse education, Paramedic education, further studies in Allied Health Professions
- HNC Social Services, SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) and thereafter possibly BA (Hons) Health & Social Studies
- Employment in a health/care environment.
- On successfully completing this course, you can apply for our BSc Nursing. This will provide you with the knowledge and skills to gain entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council register as an adult or mental health nurse.
Apply for Access to Nursing (incorporating SWAP) SCQF Level 6
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