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Access to Nursing (SWAP)

Dundee and Angus College

Venues

Arbroath Campus, Gardyne Campus

Content

This course is designed to prepare you to enter higher education. It covers a variety of Higher level subjects comprising 18 credits (care-related units and core skills) and the opportunity to experience and learn practical skills.

Further information on SWAP programmes, including eligibility and possible progression routes, is available from the SWAP website at http://www.scottishwideraccess.org.

Entry Requirements

Adult returners with few or no formal qualifications will be considered. Applicants must have been out of f/time education for at least 3 years (for those whose highest qualification is level 5) or 5 years (for those who have Highers or other level 6 qualifications).

Selection will be made based on a satisfactory personal statement and qualifications, and a 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

HNC Healthcare Practice or HNC Social Services

Start Date

August

Qualification

Access to FE/HE

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Health and Social Care

SCQF Level

6