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An Access course is a nationally recognised alternative to A Levels and GCSEs for entry to British Universities and Colleges of Higher Education. The course offers excellent preparation for studying at a higher level and can increase your chances of future success. At Halesowen College our Access programme is specifically linked to Birmingham City University, Newman University and Wolverhampton University.  However, as part of the AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group the qualification is recognised nationally, leaving you free to apply to the University of your choice. Even if you were to decide against progressing to higher education, we believe that you would find the course to be of great personal benefit.

The Health Diploma Access to HE course is extremely useful.  We have had learners progress into a range of courses, for example:

• BSc (Hons) | Diagnostic Radiography
• BSc (Hons) | Midwifery
• BSc (Hons) | Nursing – Adult
• BSc (Hons) | Nursing – Child
• BSc (Hons) | Nursing – Learning Disability
• BSc (Hons) | Nursing – Mental Health DipHE | Operating Department Practice
• BSc (Hons) | Paramedic Science / Student Paramedic route through the West Midlands Ambulances
• BSc (Hons) | Public Health
• BSc (Hons)  │Physiotherapy
• BSc  (Hons) │ Occupational Therapy

This course is ideal if you wish to pursue a career as Allied Health Care Professional ie Paramedic , Operations Department Practitioner, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy.

The Health Science Diploma is an exciting course that will introduce you to health theory and practice for a range of health and social care settings. The teaching team are passionate about all health and aim to provide you with a brilliant experience. You will be encouraged to think deeply, unpick your own ideas of society and health and to work collaboratively with your peers to enhance learning. During the course you will have opportunities to explore a range of topics in Health Science from health studies, biological science, skills for learning and relayed studies. The range of units selected for study take into consideration current university entry requirements, interview processes as well as the regulatory requirements from professional bodies   e.g Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

You will be internally assessed by completing course work assessments following a carefully selected assessment plan throughout the duration of your studies. Your progress is also monitored throughout study in classroom-based activities such as quizzes, seminars, presentations, homework and flipped and remote learning activities. Your summative assessments will take the form of essays, podcasts, seminars and presentations. As the teaching team we aim to vary the way in which we assess you so we can accommodate all learning styles, to prepare all for further study, apprenticeship, or employment opportunities.

Modules Include:

Access to HE is a 60-credit diploma which constitute the following:

Biological Science: 24 graded credits from the following modules

• 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
• Human Reproduction

Health Studies : 6 graded credits

• Roles and Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse/Roles and Responsibilities of the Midwife
• Placement

Psychology : 6 Graded credits

• Mental Health and Illness

Sociology: 3 Graded credits

• Sociology of Health

Related Studies: 6 graded credits

• Extended Essay

Skills for Learning: 15 ungraded units from the following modules

• Progression to HE
• Academic Study Techniques
• Numeracy in a Health Context
• Professional Behaviours in Nursing

You require a GCSE grade C/ 4 in English Language or an equivalent You require a GCSE grade C/ 4 in English Language or an equivalent qualification, such as L2 Functional Skills English. It is desirable to have GCSE grade C/ 4 in Maths or an equivalent qualification, such as L2 Functional Skills Maths as well. If not, you can study this alongside your Access Diploma, as you will need it for your degree qualification.

You will need access to notebooks and stationery.

Monday- Face to face

Tuesday- Face-to-Face

Wednesday – Online

6th January 2025

September 2025

For many degrees work experience is vital as part of your application and you should be thinking about this in advance as students who have had prior experience in the healthcare sector tend to stand a much better chance of progression to a university course of their choice.

If this is your first full level 3 course and you are aged 19 – 23 years, this course may be free

An Advanced Learner Loan is available for this course. If applying for an Advanced Learning Loan we will need evidence of application before enrolment can be completed, we can also support you to make this application