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

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

This one-year intensive programme is designed to support you every step of the way back into study, through your educational journey, and into your university application - all through flexible online learning.

Entry requirements

Maths and English at 4(C) or above

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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