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

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

Free Access to HE Health Science Professions Course in Sheffield. Evening classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This level 3 access to HE health science professions course is designed to prepare adults for university-level study in health science subjects. Classes run part-time over one year. The Course covers the scientific knowledge and academic skills that universities look for in applicants to health science programmes. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

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 university level.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills needed for degree-level study.
  • You'll study biological and human science concepts that underpin health science programmes.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analysis in a health science context.
  • You'll learn how to structure and present academic arguments effectively.
  • You'll develop study skills suited to university-level learning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in the evenings at Hillsborough Campus. Teaching combines tutor-led sessions with independent study tasks. Assessment on Access to HE Diplomas is through a combination of assignments and coursework completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. Your work is graded using a Pass, Merit, or Distinction system, and your overall profile of grades is what universities consider when making offers.

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

  • Nursing associate: entry-level clinical role in NHS and care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant: supporting patients in hospitals or community care.
  • Pharmacy technician: assisting pharmacists in dispensing and medicines management.
  • Biomedical science technician: laboratory support in NHS or research settings.
  • Radiography assistant: supporting imaging departments in hospitals.
  • Occupational therapy assistant: helping patients regain daily living skills.
  • Midwifery student: the Diploma is a recognised route into midwifery degree programmes.

What you could study next

The most direct next step is a health science degree. Many universities accept the Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professions) as a qualification for entry to nursing, biomedical science, physiotherapy, radiography, and related degree programmes. You could also progress to a Foundation Degree in a health-related subject if you want a shorter higher education route first. Some learners go on to a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training if they want to teach in further education.

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