Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Health and Social Care Course Online – Learning Curve
CostPlease contact provider - This course is eligible for funding via an Advanced Learner Loan. Getting a loan doesnt depend on your income and there are no credit checks. Advanced Learner Loans dont get repaid until you earn over 27,295 per year.
Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 months. This course is funded through an Advanced Learner Loan. Repayments only start once you earn over £27,295 a year, and there are no credit checks. You'll need a Level 2 Maths and English qualification to enrol. If you don't have one, support with Functional Skills is available. The course covers the knowledge and skills universities expect from health and social care applicants. It is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for degree-level study.
Who this course is for
Access courses are designed for people who have been out of education for some time - so they're the perfect option if you left school without the qualifications you'd need to go straight to university. They provide you with a good level of knowledge and skills so that you feel prepared to start a degree. Whether you're a career changer, have been out of employment and education for some time, or you're looking to pursue a subject you're passionate about - an Access to HE course could be the right option for you. This course is specifically designed to put you on the pathway to study a degree in Health and Social Care. You'll learn core knowledge that will prepare you for your degree including nutrition, the musculoskeletal system, psychology, and social factors in health care.
Entry requirements
You will need a Level 2 Maths and English qualification (GCSE or equivalent) - copies of your certificates will be requested as part of the enrolment process. If you don't have your Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, we can support you through Functional Skills qualifications.
As part of our enrolment process, you will need to complete a telephone interview and a written assessment which will ensure that the course is the right level for you.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of health and social care principles and practice.
You'll explore human biology and anatomy relevant to health and care settings.
You'll study psychology and sociology as they apply to health and social care.
You'll build academic writing and research skills needed for degree-level study.
You'll examine social policy, legislation, and the structure of health and care services.
You'll develop critical thinking and analytical skills expected at university level.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through written assignments and assessed tasks at your own pace. Assessment is through coursework rather than formal exams. Before you start, you'll complete a telephone interview and a written assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you. Your tutor will give feedback on assignments throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning Curve will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: entry-level role supporting people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: supporting people with mental health needs.
Social care worker: working with vulnerable adults or children in the community.
Residential support worker: providing care in residential or supported living settings.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nursing: the most direct next step for many completing this Diploma, leading to NMC registration.
BSc (Hons) Social Work: a degree required to practise as a qualified social worker.
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care: a broader degree for those wanting to work across both sectors.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route if a full degree isn't the right fit yet.
