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Free Access to HE Health Science Professions Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus

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

Free Access to HE Health Science Professions Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day. This level 3 access to he health science professions qualification is designed to prepare you for university-level study in health science and related fields. It is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree programmes. The course runs over one year. You'll study subjects that underpin health science professions, building the academic knowledge universities look for at application.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop scientific knowledge relevant to health science professions at degree level.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills expected by universities.
  • You'll study biological and human science concepts that underpin health-related degrees.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analysis across health science topics.
  • You'll learn how to structure and present academic arguments.
  • You'll develop study skills to help you succeed in higher education.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hillsborough Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, written work, and coursework completed throughout the year. There are no traditional exams in the Access to HE format. Your work is assessed against graded units, and the grades you achieve contribute to the overall profile universities consider alongside your application.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nurse, working in NHS hospitals, community, or specialist settings
  • Midwife, supporting women through pregnancy and birth
  • Radiographer, using imaging technology to diagnose and treat patients
  • Physiotherapist, helping patients recover movement and manage pain
  • Biomedical scientist, analysing samples in clinical laboratories
  • Paramedic, providing emergency care in the community
  • Occupational therapist, supporting people to live and work independently
  • Healthcare scientist, working across diagnostic and research roles in the NHS

What you could study next

This access to he health science professions course is recognised by UK universities as an entry route into degree programmes. You could progress to a BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, Biomedical Science, Radiography, Physiotherapy, or a related health science subject. Some universities also accept it for entry to foundation years in medicine or dentistry. Check individual university entry requirements, as offers vary by institution and programme.

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