NQ Access to Nursing
SCQF Level: 6
This course is a good option for those interested in the Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability branches of Nursing. It is designed to give you the knowledge, core skills and confidence to progress onto a university course to study nursing with some provisionally guaranteed places available at Edinburgh Napier University.
Duration
One academic year.
Aim
You will gain knowledge and expertise in subjects including medical terminology, foetal development and human growth, the human body and human physiological processes. As part of the course, you will also develop core skills in communication, numeracy and IT.
Entry
- Although no formal qualifications are required, some experience within a care setting would be beneficial.
- Entry is by interview and you will need to take a brief pre-entry test to help ascertain your levels of literacy, numeracy and ability to cope with the demands of the course.
Prospects
Education: On successful completion of the course, you may be offered a guaranteed place for respective nursing disciplines at Edinburgh Napier University. The course also offers possible progression to other Higher Education Institutions to study your chosen branch of nursing.


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