Access to Higher Education - Health Pathway

The Access to Higher Education Health diploma is ideal for students wishing to study a diverse range of subjects within healthcare.

No specific prior qualifications are needed.  The offer of a place on this course will be subject to a satisfactory interview process and successful completion of initial assessments in Literacy (level 2) and Numeracy (level 1).  There will be an assessment in the early stages of the course to ensure suitability for continued progression.

Students can expect a broad learning experience and dynamic lessons.  As well as traditional lectures and seminars, learners will engage in individual research tasks, peer work, discussions, scientific investigations and other interactive forms of study.

Learners can expect to be assessed in a number of different ways; assessment methods include exams, essays, reports, presentations, portfolios, magazine articles, scientific investigations and projects.

Studying the Access Health diploma will allow students progression onto a wide range of degrees, these degrees represent a sample only and other progression opportunities are possible: 

• Adult Nursing

• Biomedical Sciences

• Mental Health Nursing

• Forensic Science

• General Nursing

• Paediatric Nursing

• Radiography

• Occupational Therapy

• Paramedic Practice/Science

• Midwifery
  

Students following this pathway could be able to enjoy a wide range of future careers.  To give just a sample of career opportunities:

• Paramedic

• Nurse (with various types of specialisation)

• Occupational Therapist

• Midwife

• Mental Health Practitioner

• Physiotherapist

• Operating Department Practitioner

• Podiatrist
  

The College provides a range of financial support to assist learners undertaking a programme of study.  The support is designed to help learners with the greatest financial needs and is subject to specific eligibility criteria being met.
For further information on the eligibility criteria, please contact the college on 01207 585 900.

Learning support is available for anyone who has a disability or learning difficulty and are tailored to individual support requirements.
Please speak to your course tutor if you feel you would benefit from an assessment or for further information please contact the college on 01207 585 900.

Full Time provision for 16-18 year olds is FREE.
Learners aged 19+ studying their first Level 3, the course fee is FREE.
Learners aged 19+ studying a second Level 3 qualification and learners aged 24+ studying at Level 3 can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to fund course fees.  You can discuss this further at your college interview.