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Access to HE Health Science Professions Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. £3,384 if you're not eligible for free funding. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Ashton Sixth Form College for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Health Science Professions Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Ashton Sixth Form College, full-time during the day, over one year. If you are 19 to 23 years old and do not already hold a Level 3 qualification, the course may be free. If you are 24 or over, fees apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan is available and may be written off once you complete a relevant higher education course. This level 3 access to HE health science professions qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, radiography, physiotherapy, and nutrition. There are no end-of-year exams. Assessment is entirely coursework based.

Who this course is for

The course is aimed at adult learners returning to study who wish to pursue a career in a health-related profession and progress to degree-level study.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but you must complete and pass a brief written assessment to demonstrate your writing proficiency.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the academic writing and study skills needed for degree-level work.
  • You'll build knowledge in health and science subjects relevant to university entry.
  • You'll study professional behaviours in nursing and healthcare contexts.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analytical skills through coursework assignments.
  • You'll earn up to 60 credits recognised by universities across the UK.
  • You'll have the opportunity to study GCSE English or Maths alongside the programme if needed.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom environment at Ashton Sixth Form College. There are no end-of-year exams. All assessment is coursework based. You'll complete written assignments throughout the year. English and maths are embedded into the programme. A brief written assessment is required before you start, to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Student nurse. Entry to NHS nursing degree programmes.
  • Midwifery student. Foundation for a midwifery degree at university.
  • Paramedic science student. Pathway into paramedic degree courses.
  • Radiographer (student). Route into diagnostic or therapeutic radiography degrees.
  • Physiotherapy student. Entry to physiotherapy degree programmes.
  • Nutritionist (student). Pathway into nutrition and dietetics degrees.

What you could study next

This course is designed to lead directly into university. After completing the Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professions), you can apply for degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, radiography, physiotherapy, or nutrition. Most universities accept this qualification through UCAS. Once you complete a relevant higher education course, any Advanced Learner Loan taken for this Access course is written off by Student Finance England.

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