Access to HE Health Science Professions SEGA Level 3 Diploma FT

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 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

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved GCSE English and Maths at grade C / 4 before starting on this course. However, we welcome all applications and take account of individual circumstances including work experience and other achievements when offering places.

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.