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

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA
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About this course

Free Access to HE Health Science Professions Course in York. Classes run at York College, part-time during the day. This is a university access course designed to prepare adults for degree-level study in health science subjects. Part-time daytime study means you can manage your learning alongside other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the Level 3 Access to HE Health Science Professions qualification is the right fit for you. The course is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for health science degrees.

Who this course is for

Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/

Entry requirements

Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the academic writing and study skills needed for university-level work.
  • You'll build knowledge of biological and scientific principles relevant to health science.
  • You'll study human biology, including body systems and how they function.
  • You'll explore research methods and how to evaluate scientific evidence.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analysis across health science topics.
  • You'll complete assignments that reflect the demands of undergraduate study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at York College, with a mix of tutor-led teaching and independent study. Assessment on the Access to HE Diploma is coursework-based. You'll complete written assignments and projects across your units rather than sitting formal exams. Your work is graded using a pass, merit, and distinction system. Grades from your assignments combine to form your overall Diploma result, which universities use when considering your application.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nurse: degree entry route via university after this qualification
  • Midwife: health science degree required; this course supports your application
  • Biomedical scientist: laboratory and science degree pathway
  • Paramedic: university-based paramedic science programmes
  • Radiographer: diagnostic or therapeutic radiography degree entry
  • Physiotherapist: health science degree required for registration
  • Occupational therapist: degree-level training follows this qualification
  • Healthcare scientist: degree entry into NHS scientific roles

What you could study next

After completing the Level 3 Access to HE Health Science Professions qualification, you can apply to university through UCAS. Most health science degree programmes accept the Access to HE Diploma as a standard entry qualification. You might consider a BSc in Nursing, Biomedical Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, or a related health subject. Some universities also offer foundation years if you want an extra year of preparation before your full degree.

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