Course overview

If you're thinking about going to university but need a way to get there, our Access to Higher Education courses are designed to help adults take that next step. You'll develop the skills and confidence needed for degree-level study, all within a supportive and flexible learning environment. An Access course gives you the points you need for university - it's the equivalent of 3 A Levels. If you are aged between 19 and 23 and don't have a full Level 3 qualification, you will be able to study Access for free!

Course requirements

There is an interview for the Health Professions course and some screening tests. It is desirable that you have a Level 2 in Maths and English - this can be Functional Skills or GCSE grade 4/C or higher. If you have not achieved Maths or English, you will need to study these alongside your course. You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees, and you may qualify for support with your course costs e.g. stationery and meals. You will also get free support with childcare.

What will I do?

You will study a range of units including Biology, Psychology, Sociology and Health and Social Care. Your assessments will be in a variety of formats including essays, reports, presentations, academic posters, podcasts, brochures, etc. On this programme you will develop: Higher Order Thinking skills such as analysis / synthesis / evaluation / justification, Reading information and selecting key information / facts / ideas, Referencing, Research using academic sources and Writing in a range of different formats.

What will it give me?

You will reach a Level 3 Diploma in Access to HE (Allied Health Professions) on this programme, which will enable you to apply for university. All Level 3 units are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction which will inform your UCAS points for HE. You will gain a total of 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded.

Materials needed

A laptop computer is recommended, but the College also has dedicated IT facilities for degree students and adults.

What can I do when I finish?

Our learners progress to degrees in subjects such as: Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Health & Social Care, Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practice Studies, Biomedical Science, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Criminology, Forensic Science, Child Care, Paediatrics If you are interested in studying an Access to, HE course tailored for Policing, Criminology or Social Work, please get in touch as this course will also be available subject to interest. Career paths include: Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Childhood Nursing, Operation Department Practitioner, Paramedic Science, Midwifery, Nutrition, Bio-Medical Science, Health Promotion, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Occupational Health, Environmental Studies, Pharmacy, Optometry, Radiography Occupational Therapy.

What next?

If you would like to apply, please click the "Apply Now" section below and follow the steps. Thank you!