Access to Midwifery
Full qualification title

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science Professions)

Learning Aim Reference
40012876
No. of Credits
60 Credits at Level 3 (15 Ungraded & 45 Graded)
Course fee
£1248 (includes £145 registration fee)
Payment options
Pay in full upfront (£50 Discount available) | Monthly Installments (from £104 per month)
UCAS Tariff Points
Maximum 144 points depending on grades
Location
Online
Duration
Flexible study (typically takes 8-10 months, but you can work at your own pace to complete in a time that suits you) Extension option available
Course start date
This course can be started at any time of the year
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A summary of the course

  • Redirect your career towards Midwifery
  • Entirely online course format
  • Study conveniently from home or any other preferred location
  • Benefit from continuous tutor support
  • An effective pathway to meet university entry criteria for Midwifery
  • Various payment plans are available
  • Continuous access to interactive learning materials and activities
  • Learn at your own pace with no exams or scheduled online classes
  • Comprehensive support for UCAS applications, including an academic reference
  • Highly rated on Trustpilot with a 4.9/5.0 score


About Your Diploma

Have you ever considered a career in midwifery but found yourself restricted by no qualifications or are looking for a change in career? Our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Midwifery at Academy Online Learning is the perfect gateway. This programme is suited for those eager to embark on a career in midwifery, become a registered midwife, or advance in the healthcare sector. Most students complete this flexible course within 8-10 months, although it is designed to be completed in a year.

 

Excellent Preparation for Midwifery at University

This diploma is crucial for those targeting Midwifery studies at university. It is accredited across UK universities for its thorough curriculum, preparing you for various midwifery specialisations. The course covers essential topics within Social Science, Health, and Biology, equipping you with comprehensive knowledge and study skills for university. An Individual Learning Plan helps you keep track of your assignments, ensuring consistent progress throughout your studies.

 

Getting Started with Academy Online Learning

As a leading UK online learning institution, Academy Online Learning provides this Level 3 nationally recognised qualification, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Our fully online course is designed for flexibility, helping you maintain balance between your studies and personal life.

 

Stay On Top of Your Learning

Our online Midwifery course lets you manage your learning independently without fixed class schedules and no exams. You can start studying at any time, progress through interactive materials at your own pace and if you need help you can contact your personal tutor and they will be able to support you with a telephone or videoconference tutorial. All our tutors are fully qualified and experienced teachers and subject specialists in the topics you will be studying.

While Maths and English qualifications are not mandatory for the diploma, they are often required by universities at a minimum of Grade 4/C. Opt to study these subjects alongside your diploma through our online Functional Skills courses (which include the exams) or our GCSE options.

 

Always verify that your qualifications align with the entry requirements of your chosen university before enrolling.

For more information on careers in Midwifery in the UK, click here.

We also offer extensive support with your UCAS applications, including an academic reference.
 

 

As of September 2020, all students entering pre-registration midwifery courses are entitled to receive annual funding support ranging from £5,000 to £8,000, which you do not need to pay back. You are also still entitled to access funding for tuition and maintenance loans.
 

Allied health university students in the UK may be eligible for grants and other financial support through the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF):

  • Training grant: £5,000 per year for new and continuing students
  • Parental support payment: £2,000 per year to help with childcare costs
  • Specialist subject payment: £1,000 per year for students on degrees that struggle to recruit
  • Travel and accommodation costs: Help towards additional costs for clinical placements
  • Exceptional hardship fund: Up to £3,000 per year for students who experience unforeseen financial hardship 

     

To qualify for the NHS LSF, you must:

  • Be a UK resident
  • Study at an English university
  • Study a degree that leads to registration as a healthcare professional 

     

You can apply for student finance online at GOV.UK or download the application form "PN1" to apply on paper.

- Information reviewed November 2024

 

>>>Explore Funding Options for Midwifery Students>>>

 

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Social science units on this course (Graded)

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Price Options

The cost of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions) and the Access to Business is £1248, and can be paid in monthly instalments from £104 per month over 12 months with 0% interest. Or discounted price at £1198 (£50 saving) when paid in full upfront.

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Monthly Payment
Cost/ Month
Total*
Pay in full
Pay in full
(save £50)
£1248: £1198
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12 Months
£104
£1248
11 Months
£113
£1248
10 Months
£124
£1248
9 Months
£138
£1248
8 Months
£156
£1248
7 Months
£178
£1248
6 Months
£208
£1248

* Includes £145 registration fee and certification with our awarding organisation, Skills and Education Access Group

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Units on this course (Ungraded)

Get into university with an Access to Higher Education Diploma

This gives you an opportunity to shine when you are invited for an interview at the university. You...

Academic Writing Skills

This can be awarded against a level 3 essay. In essay preparation, you will be expected to research...

How does society affect health

There are many diseases and consequently many causes of diseases. Identifying the prevalence of...

Research Skills
Correlations, Experiments, Observations, Case Studies Questionnaires and Surveys. Develop your own piece of research in a standard report format.
Information Literacy

Information Literacy Skills help learners to understand the range and quality of available resources...

Social science units on this course (Graded)

Are the brain and behaviour linked?

This involves the localisation and function of the brain. The different methods of investigating the...

Health units on this course (Graded)

Diagnosis and management of physiological disorders

There are a range of physiological disorders identified here in this unit. You will be made aware of...

A female health professional wearing a mask

This unit relates to communication between health care professionals and clients. Here you will be...

Biology units on this course (Graded)

Jars of urine
Human Urinary System (3 Credits)

This unit looks at homeostasis and the kidney as a homeostatic organ. You will be researching the

Body Structure and Function
Body Structure and Function (9 Credits)

(cannot combine with: Cell Differentiation and Tissues; DNA and Protein Synthesis; Human circulation

Musculoskeletal System
Musculoskeletal System (3 Credits)

The skeletal system is the primary focus of attention in this unit where you will be given the

Fertilisation
Human Sex and Reproduction (3 Credits)

This unit covers the structure and function of the male and female reproductive system. There is a

Genetic Inheritance
Genetic Inheritance (3 Credits)

This addresses the understanding of genetic inheritance including simple Mendelian crosses where you

Fruit and vegetables
Nutrition and Digestion (3 Credits)

Here you will be given the opportunity to explore the components and function of a balanced diet

Endocrine system hormones
Endocrine System (3 Credits)

The main theme in this unit is to develop an understanding of the hormone system and the endocrine

Non infectious disease
Non-Infectious Disease (3 Credits)

The topical area for this unit considers the nature of a range of non-infectious diseases including

  Our Access to Higher Education diplomas offer: No need to pay for extras or upgrades - it is ALL included!
Self-paced online learning with 1:1 tutor support
Access your course materials immediately
Study anywhere - anytime
Face to face tutorials on demand, scheduled when you need them
One-to-one tutor support via state of the art video conference suite, email or by phone
Study around your work and home life commitments
Work at your own pace and complete within 8-12 months
Tailored individual learning plan to achieve success
Benefit from subject specialist tutors
Access to our online material written and developed by leading professionals in the industry
Interact with your tutor via our easy to use messaging service
Network with like-minded students via student messaging group
Access to your course 24/7
Tailor the course to fit your needs*
UCAS Application support to help with your personal statement
UCAS final check before submission

 

*Some university courses will want to see specific units - plan what is required and we will mix and match key units

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The access to the course was easy and simple to use the virtual learning area. The tutors where on hand with messages and if needs be phone calls. I enjoyed the course and it was good that the course could be paused as I needed as life changed and things made it that I couldn’t continue the course at times. This is very useful being military expecially when deployments come around the course can be paused until the end of the deployment.
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