Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professions)
About This Course
The aim of this Level 3 full-time course is to enable mature learners to gain entry to higher education, particularly onto health, nursing and science related courses. The Level Three Access to Health Science Professions programme provides an entry qualification to a range of undergraduate programmes and degrees at local and national universities.
The course is fast paced and will normally be timetabled for approximately 12 hours per week, usually across 2 days for the full academic year.
You will cover a range of key skills, such as academic writing, research skills and referencing. You will also study the following subjects:
BiologyBiochemistryPsychologyAcademic, personal & professional development
A variety of assessment methods are used, typically including assignments, presentations, essays and examinations.
Entry requirements
Good level two (GCSE) skills with at least a minimum of three GCSEs at C or grade 5 or above to include English Language or English Literature (as an individual subject). You must also hold a Level Two Maths qualification (either GCSE grade C or Grade 5 or equivalent). In addition GCSE Science may also be required for some career routesor
Level Two Diploma in Progression and GCSE English at grade C or grade 5 above plus a level two maths qualification.For people whose first language is not English, you must have GCSE English at grade C or grade 5 or above or IELTS 7 (International English Language Testing System)In addition a range of evidence will be considered when assessing the potential of an applicant to succeed on this course, such as life skills, previous employment, prior achievements and professional qualifications
What can I do next?
A variety of degrees and other higher education courses, including the College’s range of HNCs, HNDs, foundation degrees, degrees and teacher training courses.
A minimum of 3 GCSEs A*-C/4-9 including English Language and Maths.GCSE Science may also be required for some career routes. For people whose first language is not English, you must have GCSE English at grade C or grade 5 or above or IELTS 7 (International English Language Testing System).
In addition a range of evidence will be considered when assessing the potential of an applicant to succeed on this course, such as life skills, previous employment, prior achievements and professional qualifications.
You will cover a range of key skills, such as academic writing, research skills and referencing.
You will also study the following subjects: Biology, Biochemistry, Psychology, Academic, personal & professional development.
A variety of degrees and other higher education courses, including the College’s range of HNCs, HNDs, foundation degrees, degrees and teacher training courses.
