Unit 1 · 3 credits · Level 1
Introduction to Study Skills for Higher Education
Build the academic study habits you need at degree level — referencing, essay structure, note-taking, and time management.
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Access to HE Diploma (Nursing): complete syllabus
Step into a career caring for others when it matters most. The Access to HE Diploma (Nursing) is a Level 3 qualification awarded by OCN London, your accepted route to a UK nursing degree. Studied 100% online over 12 to 18 months, no exams, up to 144 UCAS points.
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16 units · 0 lessons · 60 total credits · 12 to 18 months
Unit 2 · 3 credits · Level 1
Human Biology and Body Systems
Explore the cells, tissues, organs and systems that underpin every nursing role — from the cardiovascular to the nervous system.
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Unit 3 · 3 credits · Level 1
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Understand the structure of UK health and social care, the roles within it, and how services work together to support patients.
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Unit 4 · 3 credits · Level 2
Psychology for Healthcare
Apply core psychological theories to patient care — motivation, behaviour change, and therapeutic communication.
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Unit 5 · 3 credits · Level 2
Anatomy and Physiology
Build a deeper understanding of body systems and how they interact in health and disease.
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Unit 6 · 3 credits · Level 2
Sociological Perspectives on Health
Examine how class, culture, gender, and inequality shape health outcomes across the UK population.
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Unit 7 · 3 credits · Level 2
Research Methods in Health
Learn how to read, evaluate, and apply research evidence to clinical decision-making.
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Unit 8 · 3 credits · Level 2
Communication in Healthcare Settings
Master the conversational skills, active listening, and de-escalation techniques nurses use every day.
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Unit 9 · 3 credits · Level 2
Understanding Mental Health
Explore common mental health conditions, stigma, and the role of nurses in supporting recovery.
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Unit 10 · 3 credits · Level 3
Advanced Human Biology
Pathophysiology of major disease groups — the foundation for evidence-based clinical reasoning.
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Unit 11 · 3 credits · Level 3
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Critically appraise research and translate it into safe, effective bedside practice.
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Unit 12 · 3 credits · Level 3
Health Promotion and Public Health
Design interventions that prevent illness and improve health across populations.
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Unit 13 · 3 credits · Level 3
Professional Values in Nursing
Explore the NMC Code, accountability, and the values that underpin every nursing decision.
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Unit 14 · 3 credits · Level 3
Pharmacology for Healthcare
Understand drug classes, administration routes, and safe medication management.
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Unit 15 · 3 credits · Level 3
Law and Ethics in Healthcare
Consent, capacity, confidentiality and end-of-life decisions — the legal framework around nursing practice.
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Unit 16 · 3 credits · Level 3
Extended Research Project
Plan, conduct, and present an independent research project on a healthcare topic of your choice.
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