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Free Access to HE Health Professions Course in Salford

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Health Professions Course in Salford. Classes run at Pendleton Sixth Form College, part-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and is designed to prepare adults for university-level study in health-related subjects. It covers the academic skills and subject knowledge that universities look for in health professions applicants. The level 3 access to he health professions qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree programmes. Open Awards accredits the qualification.

Who this course is for

Adult

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for university study.
  • You'll study biology and human sciences relevant to health professions.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, disease, and the body's systems.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analysis of health-related topics.
  • You'll learn how to reference sources and structure academic arguments.
  • You'll complete assignments that reflect the demands of university coursework.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Pendleton Sixth Form College. Assessment is through written assignments, essays, and coursework rather than formal exams. Each unit is assessed separately and graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction. Your grades contribute to an overall profile that universities use when considering your application.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Pendleton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursing: entry route into adult, children's, or mental health nursing degrees.
  • Midwifery: foundation for applying to midwifery degree programmes.
  • Paramedic science: prepares you for paramedic degree applications.
  • Occupational therapy: supports entry to OT degree courses.
  • Radiography: relevant background for diagnostic or therapeutic radiography degrees.
  • Social work: recognised entry route for social work degree applications.
  • Physiotherapy: builds the academic profile physiotherapy degree courses require.

What you could study next

After completing this Access to HE Diploma, you can apply to university through UCAS. Most health professions degrees require a degree-level qualification to practise, so this is a stepping stone rather than a final qualification for regulated roles. You could go on to study a BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or a related health subject. Some graduates also progress to foundation year programmes if they want additional preparation before a full degree.

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