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Free Access to HE Health Science Professions Course Online

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodySEGA
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About this course

Free Access to HE Health Science Professions Course. Study online, at your own pace, over one year. This Level 3 Access to HE Health Science Professions Qualification is recognised by UK universities as equivalent to three A-Levels. You'll build academic skills in essay writing, research, note-taking, and exam preparation. Subject areas include human biology, psychology, sociology, and health professional practices. To enrol, you'll need GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification with Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 2.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

  • GCSE grade 4 or above for both English and maths or
  • A relevant Level 2 qualification and Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 2

You will also have an online assessment and interview with our course tutors before completing your enrolment, so we can ensure the course is right for you.

Some universities do not accept Functional Skills and require GCSEs.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop essay writing and academic research skills for university-level study.
  • You'll study human biology and its relevance to health science professions.
  • You'll explore psychology and how it applies to health and wellbeing.
  • You'll examine sociology and the social factors that shape health.
  • You'll learn about health professional practices across a range of roles.
  • You'll practise time management, note-taking, and exam preparation techniques.
  • You'll develop oral presentation skills for academic and professional settings.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment includes written assignments, essays, and exams. You'll also complete an online assessment and interview with course tutors before enrolment, to confirm the course is the right level for you. Assessment is set and marked in line with the Access to HE Diploma framework.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursing: entry route via a nursing degree programme.
  • Physiotherapy: degree-level study leads to registration.
  • Occupational therapy: university degree required to practise.
  • Diagnostic radiography: degree entry to NHS imaging roles.
  • Speech and language therapy: degree and registration required.
  • Counselling: degree or postgraduate route into practice.
  • Midwifery: degree programme entry for registered midwife roles.

What you could study next

This Diploma is designed to take you into university. You could apply for a BSc or BA in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiography, or a related health science subject. Some universities also offer foundation years if you want an extra year of preparation. Check the entry requirements of your chosen university, as some require GCSEs rather than Functional Skills qualifications.

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