Access to Higher Education – Nursing & Midwifery
| Study Level | Level 3 |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Study Mode | Full-time |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
Access to Higher Education – Allied Health Professions
Study LevelLevel 3 Course TypeAccess to Higher Education Duration1 Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
The Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma in Allied Health Professions provides a broad-based experience for students over the age of 19 who wish to enter a range of Higher Education courses in the Health Professions subjects.
From this pathway, you may progress onto a degree in Operating Department Practice, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Radiography or other health-related degrees.
If you are interested in Nursing and Midwifery, please take a look at Access to Higher Education Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery.
Key Info
You will develop skills in:
- Independent Research
- Referencing (Harvard)
- Critical Thinking and Evaluative Skills
- Word Processing (including the use of footnotes)
- Time Management
- ILT (Information and Learning Technology – including the use of Virtual Learning Environments and the library online
- Solving or Offering Solutions to problems
Qualification Gained: ASCENTIS Access to HE Diploma (Allied Health Professions)
You will also undertake modules specifically to support your vocational area of study and research projects:
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Homeostasis, Co-ordination and Control of the Excretory System
- Carrying out a Practical Investigation (Biology)
- Biomolecules and Key Biochemical Principles
- Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Gastro-intestinal Systems
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Skeleton and Muscles
- Introduction to Professional Healthcare Service and Practice
- Principles of Safeguarding in Health and Social Care
- Research Project (Professional Healthcare Practice)
- Social and Community Welfare Provision
- Preparing to Progress
- ICT – Presentation Software
- Developing Skills for Studying
- Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
All the Units within the Access courses are compulsory. Credits are awarded to you when you have successfully completed a Unit. All courses contain Units of Academic Preparation Skills.
Entry to this course requires GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at a grade 4 or C. Dependent upon your progression route, level 2 qualifications may be accepted.
You are at least 19 years old on 1st September.
You must make sure your Maths and English qualifications are accepted for the degree course you want to progress onto after completing the Access Diploma.
Induction for this course will begin at the start of September.
You will have both formative and summative assessments for each unit. Formative assessments will be continuous and check your learning and understanding. These will include quizzes, online practice assessments and self-marked, reflective work. Summative assessments will be assessed through a range of assessment methods such as reports, essays and presentations.
Successful completion of this course can lead to university study, this qualification is well established and widely accepted by universities. You may choose to progress into careers in the health industry.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
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