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Health and Welfare (Yr 2 of 2) (Level 3 Queens University Access Diploma)

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Adult Learning (Access to Higher Education)

Course Overview

This course is of interest to those wishing to learn about health and social care, providing adult learners with an opportunity to gain a qualification which can be used as a progression pathway to higher education. It can help you progress to professional courses such as nursing, midwifery, social work, youth/community work, occupational therapy, and other degree courses in the social science/ health studies field. Over the two years you will study the following: Health and welfare; research; study skills including ICT; human anatomy and physiology; psychology and microbiology. Students will also study NICATS Mathematics alongside the course. You will attend classes over one full day per week OR two mornings per week depending on your preferred mode of attendance. Additional time will be needed to undertake independent reading and study. Students following the part time course should refer to entrance criteria above.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    34 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strabane
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

Available Sessions

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  • Course: Queens University Access Diploma in Health and Welfare (Yr 2 of 2) Ref D003
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 13/09/2023
    (Wed:9:00AM-6:00PM)
    Fees:
     Full £544.00
    Concession £218.00
    Examination £105.00
    Apply now
  • Course: Queens University Access Diploma in Health and Welfare (Yr 2 of 2) Ref D004
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 13/09/2023
    (Wed:9:00AM-2:00PM / Thu:9:00AM-2:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £544.00
    Concession £218.00
    Examination £105.00
    Apply now
  • Course: Queens University Access Diploma in Health and Welfare (Yr 2 of 2) Ref S002
    Campus: Strabane
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 12/09/2023
    (Tue:9:00AM-6:00PM)
    Fees:
     Full £544.00
    Concession £218.00
    Examination £105.00
    Apply now

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strabane Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

No Interview Required. Normal progression to Year 2 of the course requires successful completion of Year 1 assessments.

Additional Information

Own stationery and calculator will be required. Further information on the course Try Before You Apply site - http://learn.nwrc.ac.uk/_teldemo/tbya/healthwelfare_access12/ Theresa McLoone 028 7127 6364 Email: theresa.mcloone@nwrc.ac.uk Modules: Health and Welfare; Research; Study Skills/Communication Skills; Human Anatomy and Physiology; microbiology; Psychology; IT; Mathematics. Study Progression: Applicants may apply to study Foundation Degree / HNC or other degree level study. It can also help you progress to professional education courses such as nursing, midwifery, social work, youth/community work, occupational therapy and other degree courses in the social science/ health studies field. Future Career Opportunities: Nursing – all branches – starting at Band 5 £25,655 – £31,534. Midwifery - starting at £25,655 depending on allocated pay band and experience. Social Work – starting at £24907 depending on allocated pay band and experience.

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