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University Access to Nursing (SWAP)

Edinburgh College

Venues

Milton Road Campus, Sighthill Campus

Content

Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP), are for adults who have few or no formal qualifications and who have been out of full-time education for at least three years (five years if you have Highers or an HN).

This course is specifically designed for those who, after a period away from formal education, want to return and progress into degree-level study.

Successful completion can lead you to a place on an HNC or degree course at a college or university in the east of Scotland (for more information about SWAP and progression options, visit the SWAP East website

You will study the following subjects on the course:

Communications 4; Literature 1; Higher Care (Human Development and Behaviour Social Influences and values and principles); Higher Human Biology; Numeracy; IT; Dementia; Prevention of Infection.

Entry Requirements

Out of formal education for more than three years. Experience of working in a care setting is desirable. Interview and written test.

Progression Routes

Universities across Scotland offering courses in Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities and Nursing.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Access to FE/HE

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Health Professions and Social Services

SCQF Level

6

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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Therapists

Related courses by level

NC and NQ and Access