Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions)
The Access course has been designed for those adults who feel they missed out on higher education when they were younger or would like a change of career.
Course Information
- Course Type Access to HE
- Subject Area Health and Care
- Qualification Access to Higher Education Diploma
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Maths and Science Centre
- Course Length 1 year
- Start Date September Yearly
- End Date July Yearly
- Day 3 days per week – currently Monday, Wednesday and Friday (please note these are subject to change)
- Times 9.00am-4.30pm (Hours may vary)
- Fee £3,384 (Funding options available)
- Overview
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‘This Access to HE Health Professions diploma aims to provide a firm foundation for study at degree level. Study skills and educational guidance form essential parts of the course.
Tutorial sessions support learners and offer guidance with the UCAS process and study skills.
This course takes place in the Maths and Science Centre and the Tower Building on Hele Road.
The Diploma is taught by subject specialist teaching staff in a supportive environment to develop the academic skills necessary to progress onto higher education. You will have homework and assignment work set each week with strict deadlines.
You will be expected to dedicate up to 20 hours per week to self-study, making it equivalent to a full time commitment.
Additional support is available for students for particular difficulties/needs.
There is also:
- A Learning Support Team
- A Careers Team
- Learning Resource Centres (LRCs)
- Designated study spaces specifically for our HE and Access to HE students
The programme consists of compulsory core units and subject options.
The Access to Higher Education Health Professions course currently covers the following units:
Study Skills
- Academic Study Techniques
- Numeracy in a Health Context
- Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professions
- Progressing to Higher Education
Human Biology
- Human Cell Biology
- Homeostasis and the Endocrine System
- Nutrition and Digestion
- Respiration and Circulation
- The Human Muscular and Skeletal System
- The Nervous System
- The Urinary System
Health Studies
- A Medical Condition
- Psychology
- Behaviourism
- Psychopathology
- Treatments and Therapies
- Understanding Stress
- Memory Processes
Please note these are subject to change.
Progression routes: Past students have gone on to work in or study various subjects including: Children’s Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Adult Nursing, Optometry, Dental Hygiene, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Imaging, Speech and Language Therapy, Nutrition, Podiatry, Health and Exercise Science, Neuroscience, Evolutionary Biology and Paramedic Science.
- Entry Requirements
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- You will need a grade 4(C) or above in GCSE English, GCSE Maths and any GCSE Science. Please note, from 2017 a grade C in English, Maths and Science is equivalent to a grade 4(C)
- A high level of motivation to be an independent student with a willingness for self study.
- The commitment to studying a full time, challenging course.
- Evidence of recent study is desirable.
- A clear idea of the university level programme that you wish to apply for
Please note that some universities will also require you to have GCSE Maths grade C or grade 4 or above before applying; this will mean you will need to complete this before starting the Access Diploma. Please check this before applying to the Access Diploma.
You can also access English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) or adult GCSE English courses at the College.
Recent study of science is desirable. To help prepare, strengthen and refresh your science knowledge we offer the Preparation for Access to Higher Education – Science course.
- Facilities
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This Access Diploma takes place at the Hele Road site (Tower Building) and Maths and Science Centre on Queen Street.
Coffee shops and study areas in the Digital and Data Centre (IOT) and the Tower building on the Hele Road site.
Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) across our sites.
You will have access to new fully equipped laboratories in the Maths and Science Centre.
- Funding and Additional Costs
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Funding Availability
Level 3 Entitlement: If this is your first full Level 3 qualification and you are aged 19-23, you may be eligible to fee remission. We can help assess your eligibility as you enrol.
Advanced Learner Loan: If you are aged 19+ and studying a Level 3 to Level 6 qualification, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for course fees. Click here to learn more about the Advanced Learner Loan, and how you can cover the costs of your course.
If you are hoping to start your Access to Health Professional course with a view to progress on to nursing, the government may offer a bursary to support you with your studies. Click here for the latest information.
Additional Costs
As well as the course fees, applicants need to factor in food, travel, books, stationery and printing costs.
Please be aware that there are no car parking facilities at Exeter College city centre sites, but public car parks are available across the city.
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