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Free Access to HE Health Professions Course in Liverpool

CostFREE
Duration396 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Health Professions Course in Liverpool. Classes run at St Helens College Knowsley Campus, part-time during the day. This level 3 access to HE health professions qualification is designed to open the door to university study in health-related subjects. The course runs over 396 hours, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. You'll cover the knowledge and academic skills universities expect from health professions applicants. Open Awards recognises this qualification, and UK universities accept it as a route onto degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, healthcare science, and related fields.

Who this course is for

This Course is for people who want to study Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions)

Entry requirements

Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for university-level study.
  • You'll study human biology and the science underpinning health and healthcare.
  • You'll explore the structure and values of health and social care services.
  • You'll build skills in critical thinking and evaluating evidence.
  • You'll practise referencing and presenting arguments clearly in written work.
  • You'll gain an understanding of health promotion and public health concepts.
  • You'll develop study skills to manage independent learning at degree level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at St Helens College Knowsley Campus. Assessment is through assignments, essays, and coursework rather than formal exams. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll build a portfolio of work across the course. Your tutor will give feedback on drafts to help you improve before final submission.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College Knowsley Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse: degree-level training leads to NMC registration
  • Midwife: university degree required, this course supports your application
  • Healthcare science assistant: entry-level NHS laboratory or clinical role
  • Nursing associate: degree apprenticeship route into NHS nursing
  • Paramedic: degree programme entry via this access to HE qualification
  • Occupational therapy assistant: support role while studying for a degree
  • Mental health support worker: entry-level role in NHS or community settings

What you could study next

This qualification is designed to lead directly into university. You could apply for a BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Healthcare Science, or a related health profession degree. Many universities, including those in the North West, accept the Open Awards Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) as a standard entry route. If you want to strengthen your application further, a Level 3 Certificate in a relevant subject such as biology or health and social care could also support your UCAS application.

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