Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Allied Health Professions) Course in Oxford. Classes run at Oxford City Centre College, full-time during the day. An Advanced Learner Loan may be available to help cover the cost. This one-year access to HE diploma course is designed to prepare you for university-level study in healthcare and allied health subjects. It is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for healthcare-related degrees. You will need GCSE grade 4 or above in both English and maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalents, for university entry.
Who this course is for
If you live in England, you might be able to do this course for FREE, see 'Additional Information' tab for more details. Apply today and our team will confirm if you could qualify for free place, with no obligation. Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career in healthcare, but worry that a lack of time and qualifications could prevent you from taking that next step? If you are aged 19 or over and aspire to go to university to study a healthcare-related degree, an Access to Higher Education Diploma is the route for you. Get the skills and qualifications you need to get onto a healthcare course at university next year and start on your way to a career in the NHS or other related healthcare organisation. Access to HE qualifications are nationally recognised, one-year intensive Level 3 courses designed to prepare adult learners aged 19 or over to study at degree level but who do not currently have the relevant entry requirements or qualifications, or may have been out of education for a period of time and wish to return to education to change career. Each year, around 95% of our Access to HE students progress to university on completion of their programme, going on to over 100 different universities across many different degrees and disciplines. The Access to HE: Health Professions Diploma gives students the opportunity to progress onto degrees in nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, health studies, health and social care and medical science. Benefits of studying with Activate Learning: Designed exclusively for adults (19+), Supportive environment provided through tutors with subject expertise and includes guidance webinars for every module., One year programme equivalent to three A Levels, allowing you to achieve the qual. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Entry requirements
To be eligible for a place on this programme, you do not need any formal qualifications. For university however, you will need to have a GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above in both English and maths, or a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification. It is advisable that you have these qualifications prior to starting your Access level 3 course as the skills you will have gained from stud. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll develop academic writing and critical thinking skills needed for university study.
You'll study biology and human sciences relevant to allied health professions.
You'll explore the structure and organisation of healthcare in the UK.
You'll build research skills, including how to find, evaluate, and reference sources.
You'll practise exam technique and assignment writing at Level 3 standard.
You'll gain an understanding of key concepts in anatomy, physiology, or health sciences.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Oxford City Centre College, with a mix of taught lessons, group work, and independent study. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams in the traditional sense; your work is assessed continuously across the units that make up the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oxford City Centre College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Physiotherapist: degree-level role in movement and rehabilitation
Occupational therapist: helps people regain independence after illness or injury
Radiographer: diagnostic or therapeutic imaging in NHS or private settings
Paramedic: emergency and pre-hospital care, requires further degree training
Speech and language therapist: supports communication and swallowing difficulties
Dietitian: clinical nutrition and dietary advice in healthcare settings
Podiatrist: foot and lower limb health, requires a degree to practise
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy: a three-year degree leading to registration as a physiotherapist.
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy: university degree required to practise as an occupational therapist.
BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic or Therapeutic): degree entry route into NHS imaging roles.
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science: degree-level training for pre-hospital emergency care.
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy: required qualification to work as a speech and language therapist.
The level 3 access to he diploma (allied health professions) qualification is recognised by many UK universities as meeting their entry requirements for healthcare degrees.
