Course overview
Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP), are for adults with few or no formal qualifications and who have been out of full-time education for at least three years.
This course is specifically designed for those who want to return to education and progress into degree-level study.
Successful completion can lead you to a place on an HNC or degree course at a college or university in the east of Scotland (for more information about SWAP and progression options, visit the SWAP East website
This is a competitive course; you will need to attend an interview. You must consider what you write in your personal statement and demonstrate to us your reasons for applying and wanting to become a nurse, as well as any relevant work experience you have.
Course description
What you will learn
- You will study the following subjects on the course:
- Communications 4
- Literature 1
- Higher Care units (Human Development and Behaviour, Social Influences and Values and Principles)
- Higher Human Biology units
- Numeracy
- IT
- Dementia
- Foundations of Care Practice
Entry requirements
- You must have been out of formal education for more than three years
- Experience of working in a care setting is desirable but not essential
- A positive attitude, good communication skills and a genuine interest in nursing
- A good level of general education would be desirable
- A personal statement that demonstrates to us your reasons for applying for the course, wanting to become a nurse and also the relevance of any work experience that you have
Progression
- Universities across Scotland offer courses in Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities and Child Nursing
- Please note that this course will not give you access to Midwifery
- Please visit the SWAP East website's progression service
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
Sighthill Campus
Bankhead Avenue
Edinburgh
Course provider
Edinburgh College
Sighthill Campus
Bankhead Avenue
Edinburgh