Health Professions & Social Services
SWAP University Access to Nursing
Campus
Milton Road Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
Choose your study options
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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 (five years if you have Highers or an HN).
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.
What you will learn
- You will study the following subjects on the course:
- Communications 4
- Literature 1
- Higher Care (Human Development and Behaviour, Social Influences and Values and Principles)
- Higher Human Biology
- Numeracy
- IT
- Dementia
- Prevention of Infection
How the course is assessed
- This course is assessed by essays, reports and SQA National Assessments.
Number of days per week
- 4 days per week
Entry requirements
- You must have been out of formal education for more than three years or 5 years if you have a Higher or HN qualification
- 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
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be invited for an interview where you will be asked to do a written piece of work.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- 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
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
