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Access to HE Health Science Professions Course Online – Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Cost£3,384
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodySEGA
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About this course

Access to HE Health Science Professions Course. Study online, at your own pace, 24 hours a day. The course runs over 9 months and is designed to prepare you for university-level study in health science subjects. You'll need GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects, to enrol. This level 3 access to HE health science professions qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree programmes. You'll have access to online one-to-one tutorials and group sessions throughout.

Who this course is for

The Access to HE Healthcare profession allows students to develop their skills in preparation for progression to university, students who successfully complete this course progress to study:

Nursing Midwifery Mental Health Nursing This is a fully online course, where you can access the course materials and assessments 24 hours a day. You will be fully supported throughout your course with online 1:1 tutorials and group tutorials.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 9-4 in English and Maths

OR

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic study skills needed for university-level work.
  • You'll build knowledge of health science subjects relevant to nursing, midwifery, and mental health nursing.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and evidence-based writing.
  • You'll learn how to research and reference academic sources.
  • You'll complete assessed work that mirrors the demands of a university course.

How you will learn

All learning takes place online. You can access course materials and assessments 24 hours a day, so you can study when it suits you. You'll be supported throughout with online one-to-one tutorials and group tutorials. Assessment is coursework-based, completed and submitted online.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse: degree-level entry via university nursing programme
  • Midwife: degree-level entry via university midwifery programme
  • Mental health nurse: degree-level entry via university mental health nursing programme
  • Healthcare support worker: entry-level NHS and care roles while studying

What you could study next

This Diploma is designed to take you into higher education. Most learners go on to apply for a BSc or BNurs in Nursing, Midwifery, or Mental Health Nursing at university. Some also progress to degrees in Allied Health Professions such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Radiography, depending on the modules completed. Check individual university entry requirements, as some courses specify which Access to HE units they accept.

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