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Access To Higher Education

West Lancashire College have Access To Higher Education courses available for adults over the age of 19 and who have been out of education for a period of time.

Students will study a range of skills to prepare them for Higher Education. If students do not have any work experience within a care setting for two of our courses, this is something that would need to be considered before applying.

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Access To Higher Education: Nursing (Full Time)

Our Access To Higher Education course is ideal for adult learners over the age of 19 who would like to work in the Nursing or Midwifery field.

Length: 34 Weeks
Study: Full Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: West Lancashire College

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100%*

pass rate for Access to Higher Education

*data from Proachieve September 2024

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Lynsey Makin

Head of Curriculum for Health, Education and Foundation Learning

I am an experienced educator, with a background in health and care industries. I have a real passion in facilitating our learners' journey and watching as they achieve their goals and embark on their future careers. I am proud to be part of a highly effective team which offers nurture, high expectations and a drive to succeed, equipping our learners with the skills and confidence they need to recognise and reach their full potential.

Paula Cunningham

Health and Social Care Lecturer

I am an experienced Health lecturer that has taught across all levels of study and specifically specialised in T Level studies. I take pride in supporting learners to progress and achieve their full potential in their chosen professions. My industry experience comes from working in the health and fitness sector as well as supporting LSCFT with the recruitment and training of mental health care assistant to work in a purpose built mental health hospital and I take pride in sharing those insightful and invaluable experiences with learners through theory, scenarios and skills development.

Lauren

Access To Higher Education Alumni Student

West Lancashire College gave me the opportunity to achieve something that I never thought was possible. The Access course allowed me to change my career seamlessly. Working full time and doing an evening school was one of the most challenging times I've faced, but the support and flexibility made my journey so much easier. After what feels like 5 minutes at Edge Hill University, I have now secured a job as a Midwife and can't wait to start my new journey!

Sarah

Access To Higher Education Alumni Student

As I wanted to get back into education and apply for University, choosing to study the evening Access To Higher Education course in Nursing and Midwifery was the best option. I've enjoyed meeting new people, reminding myself how to write academically and learning new skills.

Jess

Access To Higher Education Alumni Student

I wanted to study the Nursing course because I have a dream of becoming a paramedic and it seemed like a great path for me to go on. The course has been hard work, but it has challenged me in the ways that I needed and Paula, the tutor, has been extremely supportive.

Sally

Access To Higher Education Alumni Student

I decided to study the Access to Nursing and Midwifery course as I already worked in a care home and enjoyed it a lot, but wanted to further my knowledge and have an educational experience. I enjoyed biology, learning all about the body, meeting new people and learning how to write academically.