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Level 3 Access To Higher Education Diploma (Midwifery)

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Skills covered in this course

Midwife responsibilities Health system overview Human biology foundations Numeracy in health Access portfolio assessment

Meet the requirements and take the first step toward the midwife career you’ve been thinking about.

Start your journey towards a career as a Midwife

If becoming a midwife has been your long term goal, or you’re now ready to switch careers, the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Midwifery) is a Level 3 course built to prepare you for degree study in midwifery. Don’t worry if you don’t currently hold the grades needed for university. This diploma helps you build the knowledge and skills you need to move forward.

It’s an online course focused on helping you work toward becoming a midwife. You’ll cover the fundamentals you’ll need for your midwifery degree, including what a midwife actually does and what their responsibilities look like during pregnancy, after birth, and in the weeks following. You’ll also explore the wider healthcare system, because understanding how everything fits together really matters in this profession.

Course Units

The course is made up of these units:

- Progressing to Higher Education
- Academic Study Techniques
- Professional Behaviours
- Numeracy in a Health Context
- Understanding Stress
- The History of the National Health Service
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Midwife
- Inequalities in Health and Illness
- Human Cell Biology
- Respiration and Circulation
- Nutrition and Digestion
- Homeostasis and the Endocrine System
- The Urinary System
- Reproduction
- Human Immunity
- Understanding Poverty

Course Entry Requirements

To apply, you’ll need to meet our entry requirements:

- You must be 19 or older when your course starts
- You need a Level 2 Maths and English qualification. This can be GCSE or an equivalent qualification (including Level 2 options completed outside of England). During enrolment, we’ll ask to see copies of your certificates
- Full access to a laptop
- Reliable internet access
- You must be a resident of England

Usually, applicants are expected to have at least two Level 2 qualifications or above. That said, we may consider someone who only has an English qualification, depending on the situation. If you need it, you can get support with Functional Skills in English and/or Maths while you’re studying the Access to HE course.

During enrolment, you’ll also complete a telephone interview and a written assessment. This helps us check the course level matches what you’re ready for.

Meeting entry requirements for university:

Most learners complete an Access to Higher Education Diploma as part of a longer plan to progress to university.

Your tutors will help you with support and guidance for your individual application, but it’s still down to you to look up the specific entry requirements for the university course you want to move on to.

Assessment Method

This Access to HE Diploma includes units that total 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded credits. Across the modules, you’ll complete several assignments that come together in your online portfolio. You’ll be assessed through formal written work, which builds a clear collection of what you’ve achieved throughout the course.

Who is this course suitable for?

Access courses are ideal if you’ve been away from education for a while. If you left school without the qualifications you’d need to go straight into university, this can be a really good way back in. You’ll get solid knowledge and practical skills so you genuinely feel ready to start a degree. And whether you’re changing careers, returning to learning after time out, or trying to follow a subject you care about, an Access to HE course could fit you well.

Is this an accredited course?

Yes. This course is accredited by AIM Group. When you finish, you’ll receive a national qualification that many universities across England and Wales accept as an entry requirement.

How long is this course?

You’ll study this course part time over 47 weeks. Our Access to HE programmes are arranged to feel like university timetables, with your study organised into grouped modules.

How will you study?

Our Access to HE Diplomas are delivered online, so you can learn wherever you are. You’ll get access to our online platform where you can study at your own pace, build your understanding step by step, and take part in interactive activities designed to reinforce what you’re learning.

Going online doesn’t mean you’re left on your own. You’ll have full support from experienced tutors, plus help from our engagement support team throughout your course.

Because this is an online programme, you’ll need access to a laptop or PC to complete your diploma.

Learn more about pathways to becoming a midwife

Explore the key steps and what you need to qualify as a midwife in the UK.

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If you’d like to pay for the course yourself, you can apply for interest free instalments through Premium Credit.

Get in touch with our team today, or call us on 01388 777129 to find out more.

Fund your course with Premium Credit

If you’d like to pay for the course yourself, you can apply for interest free instalments through Premium Credit.

Get in touch with our team today, or call us on 01388 777129 to find out more.

Explore our other payment options

If Premium Credit isn’t for you, you can still self fund your course. We accept the following payment methods:

LCG Shop Payments

Pay in 12 Interest Free Instalments

If you want interest free payments, you can apply for finance with Premium Credit.

Call us on 01388 777 129 and we’ll talk you through it.

Support with your UCAS application

When you join any Access course, you’ll get full UCAS application support. You’ll start with our “study skills hub”, which is there to help you build the skills you’ll need for the next step after Access to HE.

Live online classes with specialist tutors

All our tutors bring both real-world experience and academic knowledge, and they’re specialists in their subject areas. Throughout the programme, you’ll take part in blended learning, including live online sessions plus assignments that help you practice what you’re learning.

Seminars with experts in the sector

As a learner with us, you’ll also have chances to join extra events outside of your normal study, including webinars with guest speakers from the NHS. It’s a great way to see what day to day life in the sector can feel like.

Studying made simple!

We want your enrolment to be as straightforward as possible. That’s why we have a dedicated team who really go the extra mile to answer quickly and help you get fully enrolled, properly inducted, and set up on your programme without unnecessary delays.

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Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.

Get the Summary Notes

Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.

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Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!

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