There are no specific qualifications that are required for you to join our online Access to Nursing course; however, universities usually require you to have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (above 4 or 5 with the new GCSE grading system). Some universities accept the Level 2 equivalents in Literacy and Numeracy instead of the GCSEs. You should check with your preferred universities before starting a course.
If you would like to study for GCSE English and Maths online with Academy Online Learning, you can find more information here
If your preferred university accepts Level 2 Functional Skills, you can enrol on our Maths and English courses
Online Functional Skills Courses
It is possible to study on the online Access to Nursing course alongside the GCSE English & Maths courses if you have sufficient time available; however, many students choose to do the GCSE courses first.
More about our Online Access to Nursing course
Our online Access to Nursing course allows you to study for the diploma online with the full support of specialist tutors who can help you understand the topic, provide you with help completing your UCAS application and give you a full academic reference to support your application to university. Our tutors are all fully qualified and specialists in the topics you are studying.
The diploma is fully accredited by Skills and Education Group Access and the QAA and accepted by universities in the United Kingdom.
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