Access to HE Diploma (Healthcare Professions)

Our Health and Health Sciences Access course prepares you for degree-level study in a variety of Health profession degree courses, such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, physiotherapy, radiography, occupational therapy and other allied health professions. You will study a variety of mostly biology based units, such as Human Cardiopulmonary Systems, Cell Biology, Reproductive Biology and while developing your research skills through the Academic Study Skills and Independent Academic Study units.

As with all Access courses, we want to develop your confidence and ability to study independently. You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including lab work, written reports, oral presentations, tests, essays and model making. In the last semester you will also complete an extended Independent Project on a subject of your own choice.

GCSE English at grade C / 4 is required (or Functional Skills Level 2 English). GCSE Maths at grade C / 4 (or equivalent) is desirable depending on the degree you wish to progress on to, but can be studied alongside the Access diploma if necessary. All candidates are expected to attend a Taster Day before receiving a firm offer for a place on the Access course.

Students who have successfully completed this Diploma have progressed onto university. Previous learners on this course have gone on to university studies in: � Paramedic science � Physiotherapy � Nursing � Midwifery � Podiatry � Radiography � Occupational therapy � Public Health � Biomedical Science � Forensic Science � Biology � Environmental Science � Veterinary Nursing � Zoology