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Access to Healthcare
Springboard your academic journey into nursing or other health-related programmes
KEY FACTS
Faculty:
School of Health Sciences
Study Options:
Part Time
Start Date:
January 2027
Level:
Access
Course Length:
6 Months
Qualification:
Access to higher education
Fees:
TBC
Apply:
Applications are now closed.
Placement Option:
No
This Access course is designed to support and guide your successful transition into the University of Gibraltar undergraduate health related programmes, by providing you with the foundation of academic skills and knowledge needed to springboard your academic journey.
Successful completion of this Access course with a minimum pass mark average of 60% from all of the assessments will provide you with the necessary entry requirements to apply for the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing programme and the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling programmes at the University of Gibraltar.
Applications for the next intake will be accepted in due course. Express your interest by emailing sohs@unigib.edu.gi
School of Health Sciences
Face to face teaching
We are committed to providing an excellent learning experience that is personal and participative.
This is why the Access to Healthcare course will be delivered face to face over a 6-month period (1700-2000hrs every Tuesday evening from mid-January to end of July) and will be presented by the lecturing team of the School of Health Science, who will be able to guide and support you in your professional and personal development.
The Access course is also delivered using Canvas, our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), this enables a blended approach to your teaching and learning experience
Modules
Academic Skills for Higher Education
- Includes Numeracy L2 equivalent
- Academic integrity
- Getting you ready to write at level 4
Introduction to Health and Social Care
- Understanding the human body
- Introduction to professional practice
- Inequalities, diversity and inclusivity in health
- The reflective practitioner
Assessments
There are a variety of assessments used as part of this access course. These include:
- Online exams
- Reflective pieces
- Portfolio
- Personal development plan
- Peer presentations
- Essay
- Numeracy exam
Support for these assessments will be available in the form of group and personal tutorials.
Entry Requirements
Typically, all applicants should have:
- 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths (or equivalent);
- Strong communications skills with the ability to communicate your ideas effectively in discussions, presentations and writing;
- Basic IT skills, such as word-processing, email and Internet.
Individuals who do not meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
QAA Global Accreditation
The University is delighted to have achieved global accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the UK’s independent quality body and a global leader in quality assurance for higher education.
“In achieving QAA’s global accreditation, the University has displayed its compatibility with international best practice.”
Vicki Stott, UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Chief Executive.
Apply
Applications are currently closed. They will open in September 2026.
To express interest, please email sohs@unigib.edu.gi
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Contact Us
You can also call us and speak to one of our team on +350 200 71000 or contact the School of Health Science directly at sohs@unigib.edu.gi.
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