Access to Higher Education: Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Professions

To test your knowledge of the healthcare world and to ensure you’re ready for university study or a new career, assessments take place throughout the year.

In addition to producing a portfolio of work, you can expect to take part in a unique blend of essays, reports, presentations and timed in-class activities, for you to showcase your new skills and abilities.

Former students have gone on to universities across the country, studying a range of degrees from Paramedical Science to Midwifery, to other fields such as Chemistry.

Access to HE qualifications have also been used to kickstart careers in numerous healthcare roles.

For former student, Haleh, studying here has been instrumental in her next steps:

“I achieved three distinctions in my Access to HE course. My next step is university, and I’ll be starting Physiotherapy at London South Bank University. My time at College has been incredible and the community has become my family. The support was a big bonus as it’s not just focused on your studies. I now know what I want to do.”

Trips to universities, both locally and further afield, are designed so that you explore a range of higher education options first-hand, understand what student life looks like, and meet those studying your degree of interest.

In addition to trips, you’ll also be further prepared for your next steps by taking part in social action projects across the campus during Community Weeks. Not only do these boost your personal growth, but you’ll also give back and impact Ashford for the better.

This course is only for students aged 19 or over.

It lasts for one year, and you will need to spend two to three days a week in College.

You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan, which will fund your studies with us.

When you complete a degree at university, this Advanced Learner Loan will then be written off by Student Finance England, meaning you won’t need to pay this back.

Please contact us or visit an Open Day for more information about fees and funding and to discuss eligibility.