Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma Healthcare Professions Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, full-time during the day. The course runs for 31 weeks and is designed for people who have been out of full-time education for at least a year and want to apply to university in a healthcare field. You'll build the academic skills needed for higher education, with a strong focus on areas relevant to nursing, midwifery, and social work. The course is worth between 48 and 144 UCAS points depending on the grade you achieve.
Who this course is for
This course has a strong emphasis on the skills required of workers in the health service such as nursing, social work or midwifery. The course is designed to provide entry to University and is worth between 48 and 144 UCAS points (for September entry), depending on the grade you achieve. The course is suitable for mature students who have been out of full-time education for at least one year and do not have the relevant qualifications for entry to higher education. We have a new clinical skill lab, where you will be able to undertake practical units such as clinical skills, counselling and understanding the patient journey.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for university-level study.
You'll study subjects relevant to healthcare professions, including nursing, midwifery, and social work.
You'll learn how to find, evaluate, and reference sources for academic assignments.
You'll practise clinical skills in a dedicated skills environment.
You'll build knowledge of science and health topics that underpin healthcare degree courses.
You'll understand how to apply to university through UCAS and what higher education involves.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Basingstoke College of Technology. Assessment is through assignments and coursework completed throughout the year. Your final grade determines how many UCAS points you receive, between 48 and 144. There are no formal exams in the traditional sense. Work is assessed on an ongoing basis, so you build your portfolio of evidence as the course progresses.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nurse. University degree required; this course supports your application.
Midwife. Degree-level training follows; this qualification opens the door.
Social worker. University degree required; strong match for this course's content.
Healthcare assistant. Entry-level NHS and care roles while you study further.
Paramedic. Degree apprenticeships available after university entry.
Occupational therapist. Allied health degree follows this qualification.
Mental health nurse. University application supported by this course.
What you could study next
BSc Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities). The most direct next step for many learners on this course.
BSc Midwifery. Competitive university entry; this Diploma supports your application.
BSc Social Work. University degree required to practise; this course prepares you for entry.
BSc Paramedic Science. Growing route into the ambulance service via higher education.
Foundation Year in Health Sciences. Some universities offer a foundation year if you want extra preparation before a full degree.
