Subject Areas
Health Professions
Start Date
September
Location
This course is delivered at our University Campus Doncaster
Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professions) courses are QAA accredited and validated through Skills and Education Group Access Awards.
Course Structure
Access to HE: Health Professions
If a career in healthcare is your goal, this Level 3 Access to HE Diploma is the ideal foundation for the start of your journey.
You will complete five subject-specific skills units which will support you to successfully complete your studies and progress to HE. These units may include:
- Using numeracy in a health context
- Academic writing skills
- Researching and understanding opportunities in HE
- Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professions
- Practical Biology Skills
In addition, you will study a broad range of health, biology and psychology units which may include:
- Systems Physiology
- The Structure and Function of Cells
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Medical Physics: Radiology and Medical Imaging
- Psychological Disorders and Therapeutic Strategies
- Mental Health
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Health and Welfare Practice
You will be required to attend college 2 and a half days per week, as well as complete reading, research and assignment between attendance at college.
Assessment Methods
Assessment takes place at regular intervals throughout the course. Units take around 5 weeks to complete with assessment normally taking place at the end of the unit. A range of assessment methods is used including research tasks, structured questions, presentations and in-class tests
Progression
Intended Progression routes:
Students who have successfully completed the Health Professions Diploma have progressed to university to study:
- BSc Nursing pathways (Adult, Mental Health, Paediatric)
- BSc Midwifery
- BSc Paramedic Science
- Other degrees allied to health: BSc Podiatry, BSc Audiology, BSc Operating Department Practice and BA (Hons) Health and Social Care
Some students may also progress to a nursing degree apprenticeship.
Course Fees
UK
We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.
Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Year FT
Study Mode
Full-Time
Awarding Body
Skills & Education Group Access
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