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Free Access to HE Health Science Professions Course in Hull – Hull College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA
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About this course

Free Access to HE Health Science Professions Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. This level 3 access to HE health science professions qualification is designed for adult learners aged 19 or over who want to progress to university. The course runs over one year. You'll build academic skills alongside health science subject modules, supported by online materials through the college portal. Entry requires GCSE grade C or grade 4 in English, or a recognised Level 2 equivalent. Maths at the same grade is also required.

Who this course is for

Access courses are for adult learners, aged over 19 years to enable them to gain entry into university. The course is structured to enable learners to build up their academic skills, alongside studying subject specific modules, and is assessed through course work. The courses comprises of taught sessions with online support materials available through the college online portal Canvas. For entry onto all Diplomas a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 in English, level 2 equivalencies will be considered on a case by case basis. There are currently 3 Diplomas on offer. Law and Business, in which you will study modules of law and business.

Entry requirements

Maths and English at 4(C) or above In addition: strong work ethic, commitment to attend, and plans to progress into Higher Education

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for university-level study.
  • You'll study subject-specific modules in health science professions.
  • You'll build knowledge of the sciences underpinning health and clinical practice.
  • You'll learn to analyse and evaluate information in a structured, academic way.
  • You'll complete coursework assignments that reflect university assessment styles.

How you will learn

You'll attend taught classroom sessions at Hull College. Online support materials are available through the college's Canvas portal to back up your in-class learning. Assessment is through coursework. There are no formal written exams. Your assignments build progressively across the year, giving you practice in the kind of academic work universities expect.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursing assistant. Entry-level support role in NHS or care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker. Hands-on patient care in hospitals or community health.
  • Pharmacy assistant. Supporting dispensing and patient advice in pharmacy settings.
  • Medical receptionist. Front-of-house role in GP surgeries and clinics.
  • Allied health support worker. Assisting physiotherapists, radiographers, or occupational therapists.

What you could study next

This qualification is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for health science degree programmes. You could go on to study:

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's)
  • BSc Biomedical Science
  • BSc Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
  • BSc Midwifery
  • BSc Radiography

Check individual university entry requirements, as some courses also ask for specific science subjects within the Diploma.

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