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Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma Healthcare Professions Course in Milton Keynes – Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLASER
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About this course

Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma Healthcare Professions Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run at Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus, full-time during the day. This two-year course is designed to prepare you for university-level study in healthcare and related fields. It is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for healthcare degree programmes. You will study subjects that build the academic knowledge and skills universities expect. The course suits those looking to take a focused, full-time route into higher education.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for university study.
  • You'll study the biological and scientific foundations relevant to healthcare professions.
  • You'll explore health, disease, and the human body at an introductory degree-preparation level.
  • You'll build skills in critical thinking and analysing evidence.
  • You'll learn how to structure and present arguments in an academic context.
  • You'll develop study skills that support independent learning at university.

How you will learn

You will learn through classroom-based sessions at Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, essays, and coursework completed across the two years. Your work is graded using a credit-based system, and the overall profile of grades you achieve is what universities consider when making offers. There are no formal written exams in the traditional sense. Assessment is continuous throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nurse. Entry route via nursing degree after this qualification.
  • Midwife. Degree-level training follows this access course.
  • Paramedic. University paramedic science programmes accept this diploma.
  • Healthcare assistant. Entry-level NHS and care roles while studying further.
  • Radiographer. Degree programmes in diagnostic or therapeutic radiography.
  • Occupational therapist. University degree route opened by this qualification.
  • Physiotherapist. Degree-level study in physiotherapy as the next step.

What you could study next

After completing the Access to HE Diploma (Healthcare Professions) qualification, you can apply to university through UCAS. Most healthcare degree programmes accept this diploma in place of A levels. Options include BSc Nursing, BSc Midwifery, BSc Paramedic Science, BSc Radiography, and BSc Physiotherapy. Some universities also offer foundation years if you want an extra year of preparation before your full degree begins.

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