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

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP3384.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Jan 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College Abbey Park Campus, full-time during the day.

The course prepares you to apply for nursing, midwifery, and other health-related degree courses at university. Over one year, you'll study biology, psychology, sociology, health and care planning, maths in a healthcare context, and academic study skills. You'll also need to show experience in healthcare, whether paid or through volunteering. Applicants should be aged 19 or over by 31 August before the course starts.

You'll finish with an AIM Qualifications Access to HE Diploma in Health Professions at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This is a challenging and intensive course of study that prepares you to apply for Nursing, Midwifery, and other allied healthcare-related degree courses at university, including ODP, paramedic science, Occupational Therapy and physiotherapy. You will need to demonstrate experience in work roles, responsibilities, and skills. and/or unpaid work including volunteering in healthcare. You will study alongside adults who have similar progression aims to you, and you will benefit from the support of a personal tutor to guide you through the UCAS process. This course is particularly relevant for those wishing to apply for March intakes for Nursing degree courses.

If you are 16-19 years old these activities will be timetabled as will work experience and placement. You can also choose to take part in other activities. For other age groups, activities will be tailored to your needs.

What you will learn

  • You'll study biology as it applies to health and the human body.
  • You'll explore psychology and how it relates to healthcare settings.
  • You'll examine sociology and its role in health and care.
  • You'll develop maths skills in a healthcare context.
  • You'll learn health and care planning principles.
  • You'll build the academic study skills needed for university-level work.
  • You'll get support through the UCAS application process from a personal tutor.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Leicester College Abbey Park Campus, running from 09:15 to 16:30. You're expected to study at home for at least 15 hours each week on top of your timetabled hours. A personal tutor supports you throughout, including guidance on your UCAS application. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College Abbey Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nurse, working in NHS or private healthcare settings after completing a nursing degree.
  • Midwife, supporting women through pregnancy and birth after a midwifery degree.
  • Paramedic, responding to emergencies after a paramedic science degree.
  • Occupational therapist, helping people regain independence after an OT degree.
  • Physiotherapist, supporting patient recovery and movement after a physiotherapy degree.
  • Operating department practitioner, assisting in surgical teams after an ODP degree.

What you could study next

  • Nursing degree (BSc), the main route to becoming a registered nurse and the most common destination for this Diploma.
  • Midwifery degree (BSc), for those aiming to work in maternity care.
  • Paramedic Science degree (BSc), leading to work as a qualified paramedic.
  • Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy degree (BSc), for roles in rehabilitation and patient support.
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