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

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Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Jan 2028
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Halesowen College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee remission may be available. Contact the Admissions department for details.

The course runs over 36 weeks and prepares you for university-level study in health-related subjects. You'll build the academic skills and subject knowledge that universities recognise for entry onto health and science degrees. This access to HE diploma qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into higher education.

You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Health Professions.

Who this course is for

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and study skills for university-level work.
  • You'll study biology and human sciences relevant to health professions.
  • You'll explore health, disease, and the body's systems.
  • You'll build research and critical thinking skills.
  • You'll practise referencing, essay writing, and presenting arguments.
  • You'll gain subject knowledge relevant to nursing and allied health degrees.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Halesowen College. Assessment is through assignments, essays, and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll complete graded units across the year, and your overall grade is built from the work you produce throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nurse, qualifying after completing a nursing degree at university.
  • Midwife, entering a midwifery degree programme after this course.
  • Paramedic, progressing via a paramedic science degree.
  • Healthcare assistant, working in NHS or care settings while studying further.
  • Radiographer, entering 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 are aiming for.
  • BSc Midwifery, for those interested in maternity care.
  • BSc Paramedic Science, a common next step for emergency care roles.
  • BSc Biomedical Science or Health Sciences, for broader health and science pathways.
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