Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Sudbury

Name: Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Sudbury
Availability: InStock

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 Professions) Course in Sudbury. Classes run at West Suffolk College Sudbury Learning Centre, full-time during the day.

The course covers health science topics alongside academic writing, communication, and professional skills. You'll build the knowledge universities expect for nursing and allied health degrees. It takes one year to complete.

Entry requires GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2. You'll also attend an interview and complete a short timed task. You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Health Professions.

Who this course is for

Begin your journey into healthcare with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions, delivered at our Learning Centre in Sudbury. You will explore health science topics while developing the academic, communication and professional skills needed for higher education and healthcare practice. Designed for adults looking to progress their studies, the course provides an excellent pathway into nursing, allied health professions and other healthcare-related degrees.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 19 years of age or older on 31st August prior to the course beginning. Entry is by interview and successful completion of a task within a given time frame.GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or aboveorFunctional Skills English and Maths Level 2Find out more about Maths and English qualificationsoffered at the college.

What you will learn

You'll study core health science topics, including biology and anatomy relevant to healthcare.
You'll develop academic writing skills for university-level study.
You'll practise communication skills used in healthcare settings.
You'll build an understanding of professional standards in health practice.
You'll explore topics relevant to nursing and allied health professions.
You'll develop research and critical thinking skills expected at degree level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the Sudbury Learning Centre. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll need to pass all units to earn the Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. West Suffolk College Sudbury Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Registered nurse, works in hospitals, GP surgeries, or community care.
Nursing associate, supports registered nurses across a range of settings.
Healthcare assistant, provides direct patient care in NHS or private settings.
Midwife, supports women through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.
Occupational therapist, helps patients regain independence after illness or injury.
Radiographer, produces diagnostic images to support medical treatment.

What you could study next

BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's), the degree required to register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
BSc Midwifery, for those aiming to qualify as a midwife.
BSc Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, for allied health careers.
BSc Biomedical Science, for those interested in laboratory and diagnostic roles.

All of these degrees typically accept the Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) as a recognised entry qualification.

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