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Would you like to take the first step to university in a friendly environment? Would you like to work as a nurse? Or in the aesthetics field in cosmetic/ reconstruction procedures?

This programme is designed to enable adults with no formal qualifications to prepare, in one year, for entry into a degree course in Nursing or HNC Healthcare. It is a Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) that provides positive destination routes not otherwise achievable without formal academic certification. The programme is a lot work in terms of academic study and time however the rewards are invaluable in helping you progress in your career. It is a science based programme and will give you a strong fundamental knowledge base to start your studies at university.

A wide variety of units will be covered.

Core subjects include: Biology; Social Science.

Core skills including: Maths; Communications.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. however applicants should preferably have a gap in their formal education (3 or 5 years). You must be highly motivated and conscientious. Entry by informal interview and a short written exercise.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Progression Routes

This Access to Nursing and Aesthetics course is designed to enable adults with no formal qualifications to prepare, in one year, for entry for entry into a degree course in Nursing or HNC Healthcare.