Access to HE Healthcare Course in Redhill

Cost£3,384.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLASER

About this course

Access to HE Healthcare Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks.

The course builds the knowledge you need to apply for a health-related degree. Units cover the cardiopulmonary system, musculoskeletal system, neuropsychology, human health and disease, ethics in healthcare, mental health, child development, and academic study skills. You'll also study cells and tissues, the effects of stress, and body defence mechanisms.

You'll complete the course with an Access to HE Diploma in Healthcare Professions.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll study the cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems.
  • You'll explore neuropsychology and adolescent health.
  • You'll examine human health, disease, and body defence.
  • You'll develop understanding of ethics in healthcare.
  • You'll study mental health and the effects of stress.
  • You'll learn about child development.
  • You'll build academic study skills for university-level work.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day. The course uses a mix of taught sessions and independent academic study. Assessment is through assignments and coursework completed across the units. You'll need a laptop for independent study work.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a writing pad, file, pens, pencils, and plastic wallets. Having your own laptop is essential. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Nurse, working in hospitals, GP surgeries, or community settings.
  • Midwife, supporting women through pregnancy and birth.
  • Paramedic, providing emergency care in the community.
  • Occupational therapist, helping people regain independence after illness or injury.
  • Radiographer, using imaging technology to diagnose and treat conditions.

What you could study next

  • A nursing degree, the direct route to becoming a Registered Nurse.
  • A degree in midwifery, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy, all open to Access to HE graduates.
  • A degree in biomedical science or public health, for those interested in the science side of healthcare.

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