Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) | Level 3 | P11762A
How to study
Full Time
Start Date
15th September 2026
Days & Times
Monday and Tuesday
(9:15 AM - 4:15 PM)
Duration
1 Year
Location
Hybrid
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Course overview
The Access to HE Diplomais designed for adults aged 18+ to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE) and is a full Level 3 qualification. This course will help to develop strong academic skills, build confidence, and progress toward a wide range of healthcare-related professions and environments.
The programme incorporates a blend of classroom, laboratory, and simulated practical sessions. Learners will also engage in independent research, essays, group activities, presentations, and microteaching, all of which support the development of essential academic and professional competencies within the Healthcare sector.
To provide flexibility and support learners in balancing their studies with personal or work commitments, some modules will be delivered online and remotely. This blended approach not only offers greater accessibility but also helps prepare learners for the independent and digital learning expectations of higher education.
Study skills and enrichment activities form an integral part of the Diploma, ensuring learners are fully equipped for progression to university-level study or related professional pathways within the workplace.
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Fees and Costs
Educational entitlements or fee concessions are solely based on the individual programme and nationally set eligibility criteria. To see if you qualify for fee concessions then please visit the 'what will I pay' section of our website. You may be surprised what you are entitled to!
- Course Fees Examination & Registrations
- 16-18 School Leaver info FREE Course fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
- 19-23 Educational Entitlement info FREECourse fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Part Funded info £3384.00 Course fee £176.00Exam & Registration fee
- 19+ Fully Funded info £3384.00Course fee £176.00 Exam & Registration fee
- 24+ Fully Funded info £3384.00Course fee £176.00 Exam & Registration fee
- Full Cost info £3384.00Course fee £176.00Exam & Registration fee
Payment methods
- Payment in Full (Credit Card / Debit Cards / Cash / Employer Sponsored) accepted
- Direct Debit Instalments accepted
- Advanced Learning Loan accepted
- Student Finance English Loan (HE) not accepted
For International Learners
Email us: financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk
Call us: 01283 494757 or 01283 494472
Visit us: Chat to the Financial Support Team in the Learner Hub
Just drop-in, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.Disclaimer
Further Education Programme Only: The College reserves the right to change or amend, at any time, any of the course details including but not limited to; content, dates, times, venues, tutor, fees payable, concessions available, terms or conditions.
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Entry requirements
It is desirable for Applicants to have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4, appropriate to the chosen pathway, including GCSE English.
(or) A level 2 subject specific qualification including a level 2 or equivalent in English
(or) Equivalent occupational experience including a level 2 or equivalent in English
Entries will be validated prior to enrolment as part of 'Getting to Know You’. If you are interested in applying for Access but do not meet the entry requirements, please contact us to discuss this further. -
What modules will I study?
- Academic study techniques
- Health Studies
- Human Biology
- Maths in a Health Context
- Professional behaviours in health professions
- Psychology
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How will I be assessed?
Practical observations
Time controlled assessments (open and closed book)
Assignments / Essays
Portfolio development
Online module assessments
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What can I do next?
Degrees in the following:
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Paramedic science
- Occupational therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Speech and language therapist
- Biomedical/biological science
- Operating department practitioner
- Dental hygienist
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