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Access to HE Health Science Course in Halesowen

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Halesowen College for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Health Science Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. Tuition fees apply, though fee remission may be available for eligible learners. Contact the Admissions department for details. This level 3 access to HE health science qualification is designed to prepare you for university study in health-related subjects. It covers the knowledge and skills that UK universities look for in applicants to health science degree programmes.

Who this course is for

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop scientific knowledge relevant to health and human biology.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills needed for university study.
  • You'll study topics that underpin health science degree programmes.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analysis at Level 3.
  • You'll learn how to find, evaluate, and reference academic sources.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Halesowen College. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, essays, and coursework completed throughout the course. The Access to HE Diploma uses a credit-based model, with units assessed and graded individually. There are no formal written exams. Your work is internally assessed and externally moderated by AIM Qualifications.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursing assistant: support registered nurses in clinical settings
  • Healthcare support worker: assist patients in hospitals or community care
  • Care assistant: provide personal care in residential or home settings
  • Medical receptionist: manage patient appointments and records
  • Health administrator: coordinate services within NHS or private healthcare
  • Pharmacy assistant: support dispensing and customer advice in a pharmacy

What you could study next

The Access to HE Diploma (Health Science) is recognised by UK universities as a qualification for entry to degree-level study. You could progress to:

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's)
  • BSc Biomedical Science
  • BSc Midwifery
  • BSc Paramedic Science
  • BSc Public Health

Check individual university entry requirements, as some programmes also require specific GCSE grades in English and Maths.

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