Full-Time & A Level Courses

Access to HE Diploma (Health Professionals)

Level 3

Course code: H11D112
Type: Full Time, A Level & T Level > Full Time
Duration: 1 year
Subject area: Access to HE
Location: Hereford
No fee information available

About the course

This Level 3 course is specifically designed to enable students to develop the knowledge and study skills to progress into Higher Education. It will include UCAS application and interview preparation. The Health Professions pathway includes a placement unit to give students not currently working in the sector the experience they need to gain a place at university. The course is specifically designed to accommodate those with family or work commitments and includes approximately 14 hours taught and 20 self-study hours per week. There will be a variety of assessments to develop the skills needed to succeed at university. The number of Tariff points varies between 48 and 144 points dependent on your grade profile.

What qualification will I gain?

Access to HE Diploma (Health Professionals)

Why choose us

This course will offer students an alternative pathway to university, with a blended approach and a schedule allowing them to maintain part-time employment. In addition to subject-specific tutors, there will be designated sessions with a personal tutor to support the transition to higher education.

What you could do next

BSc Degree in topics such as Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Occupational Therapy, Paediatric Nursing or Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care.

Popular modules

  • Human Disease and Prevention

  • Health Promotion

  • Anatomy

  • Poverty &Health

Key facts

Timetable – 2 days per week, plus independent study

Assessment methods

Internal-based assessments only

Entry requirements

GCSE grade C+ or Level 4+ in maths and English are preferable upon entry, If you do not currently hold these formal qualifications, please discuss this further with the course leader