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Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Health and Social Care Course in Bodmin

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCAVA
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About this course

Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Course in Bodmin. Classes run at STEM and Health Skills Centre three days a week, daytime, over one year. This access to HE diploma qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study in health and social care. Past students have gone on to train as nurses, midwives, paramedics, occupational therapists, and operating department practitioners. You'll need GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above to enrol; exceptions are considered individually.

Who this course is for

The Access course is a 1-year course run over 3 days per week. It is for adults wanting to gain an academic qualification so as to gain access to University. It provides you with a qualification that leads you into your chosen career in the Health and Social Care sector. In previous years students have gained places to train as nurses, teachers, midwives, paramedics, operating department practitioners, occupational therapists and in other health care professions.

This course also provides learners with a step-up to Higher Education by giving them the necessary grounding and qualifications for progression to University Courses.

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have GCSE Maths and English at a min of Grade C/4 to complete Access. However, it may be possible to complete one alongside, but this would be considered on a case by case basis. This would have to be done as an evening class.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and study skills needed for university-level work.
  • You'll explore the principles and values underpinning health and social care practice.
  • You'll study human biology and anatomy relevant to health professions.
  • You'll examine social policy and its impact on health and social care services.
  • You'll analyse psychological and sociological perspectives on health and wellbeing.
  • You'll build research and critical thinking skills used across health disciplines.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting three days a week. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, essays, and coursework completed across the year. There is no final exam in the traditional sense; your work is assessed continuously through written tasks that build toward the full Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. STEM and Health Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in community roles.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
  • Nursery nurse: care for and support young children in early years settings.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the most common next step for students completing this access to HE diploma course.
  • BSc Midwifery: a direct route for those aiming to qualify as a midwife.
  • BSc Paramedic Science: for those interested in emergency and pre-hospital care.
  • BSc Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy: allied health profession degrees that accept this level 3 access to HE diploma qualification as entry.
  • BSc Social Work: for those aiming to qualify as a registered social worker.
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