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Access to HE Health Professions Course in Stockport

Cost£3,384.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Health Professions Course in Stockport. Classes run at Stockport College, full-time during the day. This two-year course is recognised by UK universities as a route into health-related degree programmes. To enrol, you'll need GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or grade 4 or above. In some cases, Functional Skills Numeracy Level 2 is accepted in place of GCSE Maths. Note that some degree courses also ask for GCSE Science at grade C or grade 4. You'll have an initial assessment when you apply.

Who this course is for

Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for

Entry requirements

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or better before enrolling on the Access Diploma. Please note that some degree courses will also require GCSE Science at grade C/4 or better.In some circumstances, Functional Skills Numeracy level 2 instead of GCSE Mathematics is acceptable.Students who meet these entry requirements can apply for the level 2 pre-Access course (and GCSEs in English and/or Mathematics) to prepare for the Access to Higher Education Course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the academic writing and study skills needed for university-level work.
  • You'll build knowledge of health science topics relevant to degree entry in health professions.
  • You'll learn how to research, analyse, and present information at Level 3.
  • You'll understand the professional and ethical context of working in health and care settings.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and problem-solving in a health professions context.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day at Stockport College. Assessment on the Access to HE Diploma is through a combination of assignments, essays, and coursework completed across the two years. There are no traditional exams. Your work is assessed against graded unit criteria, and your overall grade contributes to the profile universities use when making offers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stockport College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse, following a nursing degree
  • Midwife, following a midwifery degree
  • Paramedic, following a paramedic science degree
  • Occupational therapist, following an OT degree
  • Radiographer, following a diagnostic or therapeutic radiography degree
  • Physiotherapist, following a physiotherapy degree
  • Social worker, following a social work degree

What you could study next

This level 3 access to he health professions qualification is designed to take you into university. Most graduates go on to apply for health-related degrees such as nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, or biomedical science. Some universities also consider this qualification for allied health and social care degrees. Check individual university entry requirements, as some degree courses ask for GCSE Science at grade C or grade 4 alongside the Diploma.

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