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Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma Healthcare Professions Course in Milton Keynes – Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyLASER
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About this course

Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma Healthcare Professions Course in Milton Keynes. Evening classes run at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 15 weeks part-time. It's designed to prepare you for university-level study in healthcare, nursing, midwifery, or related fields. UK universities recognise the Access to HE Diploma Healthcare Professions qualification as a route into degree programmes. You'll study subjects relevant to healthcare and develop the academic skills universities expect.

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 study skills needed for university-level work.
  • You'll build knowledge of human biology and health sciences relevant to healthcare degrees.
  • You'll explore the social and ethical dimensions of healthcare practice.
  • You'll study research and data skills used in healthcare and science subjects.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analysis to prepare for degree-level assessment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through evening classroom sessions at Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology. Assessment on Access to HE Diplomas is through a combination of assignments, essays, and graded units. Your work is assessed against national standards set by the awarding body, and grades contribute to the overall profile universities use when making offers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Institute of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse: degree entry route via university
  • Midwife: degree entry route via university
  • Paramedic: degree entry route via university
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level NHS and care roles
  • Occupational therapy assistant: support role while studying further
  • Radiographer: degree entry route via university
  • Social worker: degree entry route via university

What you could study next

The natural next step is a healthcare-related degree at university. Common choices include nursing (BSc), midwifery, paramedic science, biomedical science, and occupational therapy. Some learners go on to study a foundation year first if they want extra preparation. If you're interested in social care rather than clinical roles, a Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care is another option worth exploring.

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