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Healthcare Professions Access to HE (Blended)

The Access to Higher Education Diploma prepares students aged 19 and over for university study in fields like Health Sciences, providing pathways to degrees in Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy, contingent upon meeting specific residency criteria for international students aiming to enter the nursing profession.

Course Overview

Start Date
Various
Duration
10 Months
Mode of Study
Part-Time
Location
Online
Days
Wed

Course overview

This course is for students aged 19 when the course begins who wish to progress onto Higher Education.

International students who are applying for Access courses in order to enter the nursing profession should be aware that they are required to meet specific three-year residency criteria to be able to progress to Higher Education courses.

What will I do?

Students will need to attend college on one Saturday per month

You will study four modules:

Sociology

  • Development of Social Welfare
  • Poverty and Housing
  • Social Policy

Health Studies

  • Developing Professional Practice in Healthcare
  • Health Promotion
  • Introduction to Safeguarding

Biology

  • Cardiopulmonary System
  • Disease and Body Defence
  • Homeostasis for Healthcare
  • The Musculoskeletal System

Further skills

  • Communicating through speaking and listening
  • Reading and writing skills
  • Application of numbers using calculation
  • Application of numbers using data interpretation

What’s next?

The Access to Higher Education Diploma Pathways are ideal if you are aged over 19 and wish to study at degree level at University. By successfully completing a relevant Pathway, you will be able to apply to study a relevant subject at your chosen University. International students who are applying for Access courses in order to enter the nursing profession should be aware that they required to meet specific three-year residency criteria to be able to progress to Higher Education courses.

Is it for me?

Each of the Pathways on offer allows you the opportunity to specialise in a particular field and progress into higher education study. For example, by gaining an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Sciences), you could go on to study for a degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy. Please note, the Access to Higher Education Diploma will give you the opportunity to apply to a wide range of university courses and it is vital that you check all the required entry qualifications for your chosen degree course programme.

Entry requirements

Ideally, you will require a Level 2 English and a Level 2 Maths qualification to join one of our Access to Higher Education Diploma course programmes. Entry will be dependent upon a review of previous qualifications in addition to a literacy and numeracy assessment undertaken at interview.

You are required to hold a GCSE English and a GCSE maths qualification @ grade 4/C or above to join this course. Entry will be dependent upon a review of previous qualifications in addition to a literacy and numeracy assessment undertaken at interview. You will also be required to complete a pre course questionnaire.

Assessment is continuous and you will be required to submit a portfolio of coursework for each unit by the end of the course. We use a range of assessment methods, including class exercises, formal written assignments and tutor records of performance during class discussions and presentations.

Your progress is regularly monitored through 1:1 tutorials and assessment of class work and homework. You will have a Personal Tutor who will support you with your studies.

Our staff are subject specialists and specialists in post-16 teaching. Many also have vocational experience in relevant fields

Visits and speakers to enhance your learning
Excellent support with the UCAS university admissions process

The opportunity to learn in an adult environment and take advantage of the wide range of social and leisure activities only available through the College.

There are a variety of ways in which you can get help with fees and funding while studying. Get advice on applying for funding and assessing your eligibility for financial aid here.

This course attracts funding for eligible students, so please check with the admissions team about your own circumstances. 

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  1. Healthcare Professions – Access to HE (Blended)

    (1041HB-1/2)
    Start Date
    5 Feb 2025
    End Date
    19 Dec 2025
    Days
    Wed
    Duration
    10 Months
    Location
    Online
  2. Healthcare Professions – Access to HE (Blended)

    (1041HB-1/1)
    Start Date
    17 Sep 2025
    End Date
    23 Jul 2026
    Days
    Wed
    Duration
    10 Months
    Location
    Online

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