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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Chesterfield – Chesterfield College

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start24 Feb 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, full-time during the day. It may be free for some learners, and fees may apply for others depending on your age and postcode. An Adult Learner Loan may also be available.

The course prepares you to apply for a health-related degree at university. Over one year, you'll study subjects such as biology, chemistry, psychology, and health sciences. You'll develop the academic skills universities expect, including research, critical thinking, and academic writing.

You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions), awarded by AIM Qualifications and recognised by UK universities.

Who this course is for

Adult Learners

Entry requirements

You will need a grade C/4 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Enrolment will be subject to an initial progression discussion and, in cases where English and Maths qualifications are not currently held, an initial assessment may be required to determine the most appropriate level of entry. However, each application will be considered on an individual basis, on the condition you are aged 19 or over by the course start date and hold GCSE grade C/4 or above in English.

What you will learn

  • You'll study biological sciences, including human anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll explore chemistry relevant to health and medicine.
  • You'll develop knowledge of psychology and its role in healthcare.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills for university study.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and evidence-based argument.
  • You'll learn how to reference and structure academic work.
  • You'll gain an understanding of health systems and professional practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Chesterfield College. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, essays, and coursework completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. Your tutors will give feedback on your work to help you meet university entry standards.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse, following completion of a nursing degree.
  • Midwife, following a midwifery degree at university.
  • Paramedic, following a paramedic science degree.
  • Healthcare assistant, working in hospitals or community settings while studying.
  • Occupational therapist, following an occupational therapy degree.
  • Radiographer, following a diagnostic or therapeutic radiography degree.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Child, or Mental Health), the degree most learners on this course aim for.
  • BSc Midwifery, for those interested in maternity care.
  • BSc Paramedic Science, a popular route into emergency healthcare.
  • BSc Biomedical Science, for those drawn to laboratory and diagnostic work.
  • BSc Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, for allied health careers.
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