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Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professions)

Subject Areas

Allied Medical Professions

Allied Medical Professions Blended

Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing & Midwifery Blended

Start Date

September 2025

 

Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professions) courses are QAA accredited and validated through Skills and Education Group Access Awards.

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Key Information

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Delivery

    Full-Time

  • Duration

    1 Year FT, 2 Years PT

  • Awarding Body

    Skills & Education Group Access

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Within these courses you will study a range of units in Biology, Health, Psychology and Medical Physics.

Through these subject areas students are expected to progress to university courses and careers in a wide range of medical-related professions such as Radiotherapy, Paramedic, ODP, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, etc

The units you may study throughout this course include:

Nursing and Midwifery

Allied Medical Professions

 

  • Professional Health & Social Care Practice
  • Systems Physiology
  • Nervous System
  • Reproduction Growth & Development
  • Defence Against Disease
  • Non-Infectious Disease
  • Alternative Therapies
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Research Skills
  • Perspectives in Psychology
  • Child Development
  • Early Attachment & Development
  • Health Psychology
  • Social Interaction
  • Psych Disorders and Therapeutic Strategies
  • Professional Health & Social Care Practice
  • Practical Biology Skills
  • Body Structure & Function
  • Control & Co-ordination
  • Digestion & Nutrition
  • Defence Against Disease
  • Non-infectious Disease
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Perspectives in Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Mental Health
  • Health & the Environment
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging

Assessment takes place at regular intervals throughout the course. Units take around 7 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.

Financial Support

Depending on your situation, you may be able to access a range of financial support available.

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

 

Apply or enquire about this course

Please use the following links to make an application or enquiry about this course.

 

 

 

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