Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health Science Professions
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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.
The Health Science Diploma offers a recognised and accredited route into Higher Education and training in a variety of health-related professions, including Midwifery, Podiatry, Chiropody, Radiography, Paramedics, Dental Nursing, Physiotherapy and Operations Department Practice.
Please be aware that successful completion of an Access to HE Diploma does not guarantee a place at university. For many health-related courses your application will be strengthened if you have relevant paid or voluntary work experience.
Qualifications
Open Awards Access to HE Diploma – Health
FEES
£620-£3,400 per year
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.
In most cases, this means students will have attained GCSE at grades A-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Please note, our entry criteria may be higher than this, depending on your intended progression after your Access course.
Details
The Access programme is a 60 credit Diploma. The awarding body is Open Awards. It requires attendance for 14 hours a week over 34 weeks. Study is during the daytime, at Middleton Campus.
On the Access to Health Science Diploma you will study the following core subject modules:
Health Science
Biology
Health Care Studies
Assessment on the course is by continual assessment, rather than end-of-year exams.
In addition to your three core subject modules, you will have a tutorial session with a personal tutor, who will assist you with your university application.
Work Experience
There are no formal work experience requirements on this course.
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.
Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health Science Professions ACCL3HSP
- Level 3
- 1 Year
- Part Time
- Middleton
