Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma

Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Sciences)

This pathway is designed for learners who wish to pursue careers that require additional content to get into university such as Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Paramedic roles and Speech Therapy. The Access to HE Diploma is designed to reflect the rigor and demands of undergraduate study. It includes a range of assessment methods such as essays, reports, exams, presentations, and portfolios. The assessments will be spread throughout the year, and you will receive regular feedback to help you progress and develop your skills.

Access courses are designed for students who want a fast track route to university or to progress into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications. Access courses have featured at Hopwood Hall for many years - changing the lives of many students. We're also proud to say that our achievement and success rates are amongst the best in the country.

You can expect to be in class 12 hours a week usually over two days - timetables are subject to change. You will need 12-20 hours outside of class to complete assignment work.

Entry Requirements

Immediate entry to our one-year Level 3 Access to HE Diplomas - offering the quickest route to university - is open to students who have already attained sufficient GCSE qualifications (Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science).

It is preferred that you have these qualifications prior to starting your Level 3 Access Diploma as the skills you will have gained from studying these qualifications will really help you on this programme.

All applicants will have the opportunity to discuss their application in an interview with one of our tutors, where any questions about the course will be addressed. Additionally, you will complete an English and Maths assessment to assess your readiness for Level 3 study. Depending on the results, you may also have the opportunity to retake either a Maths or English GCSE alongside this course*.

*Please note, it will not be possible to retake both English and Maths GCSE alongside your Access to HE programme.

Details

Our two health scinece pathways offer routes into Higher Education to train for a variety of health science related professions

Whilst studying the Access to HE Diploma in Health Science professions, you will complete units in the following modules, but these can be subject to change

Biology:

Diet and Digestion
Human Cardiovascular System
The Musculoskeletal System

Health Studies:

Promoting Health
Delivery of Health Care in the UK
Ethical Issues in Healthcare
Social Roles in the Caring Professions

Work Experience

A work placement may be required for your course. If this is the case, the College will support you in completing a DBS application.

Progression

The Access to HE Diploma offers students a way to gain the qualifications needed to enter Higher Education and gain a degree, helping enter their chosen career.

Anne Colgan

The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!

Lorraine Dale

It was great to learn from knowledgeable tutors who were more than happy to share their knowledge

Joshua Watt

There are so many fantastic opportunities at Hopwood – be sure to say ‘yes’ to as many as you can!

Saad Farooq

My course opened up many doors and I have achieved a lot since gaining my qualification at such a great University Centre

Helen King-Wilson

Hopwood unlocked capabilities that I did not recognise in myself and gave me the confidence to expand my knowledge

Oliver Lewis

Hopwood’s facilities were top notch – the whole experience really was brilliant

Emily Hamilton

I was slightly older when I started my apprenticeship, but I’m now on an ever-growing career path thanks to the amazing team at Hopwood

Luke Webster

Hopwood Hall College gave me so much to be thankful for. They helped me become the professional I am today