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. You will cover the following content:
Human Biology:
Psychology:
Sociology:
We recommend 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.
It is also advisable to check the GCSE requirements for the higher education course you wish to complete following the Access course as they may have different stipulations.
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The Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) qualification is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for a wide range of health and social science degrees.
