Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. The course covers the science, health, and social care knowledge that UK universities look for in applicants to nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, and allied health programmes. It runs over one year. Check the entry requirements directly with Middlesbrough College Dock Street before you apply. The Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study.
Who this course is for
Dreaming of becoming a nurse, midwife, paramedic, or other healthcare professional? The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science Professions) is your gateway to university and a rewarding career in healthcare! This one-year course is designed for passionate individuals ready to take the next step towards their dream career. Whether you see yourself caring for patients, delivering babies as a midwife, or responding to emergencies as a paramedic, you will build the skills and knowledge needed to prepare you for the next step in your journey. You will be introduced to and supported to master essential study skills and academic approaches, providing you with a fantastic foundation to progress to university and beyond. This course is a 100 percent online distance learning course. Click here to watch our previous Access to HE students share their experience of the course.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll study human biology and anatomy relevant to health and care settings.
You'll explore social care theory, including models of health and wellbeing.
You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed for university study.
You'll examine ethical and professional issues in health and social care.
You'll build knowledge of psychology and its application in care contexts.
You'll practise critical thinking and evidence-based argument.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments and graded units submitted throughout the year. There is no final exam. Each unit is assessed separately, and your grades contribute to the overall Diploma result that universities use when considering your application.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College Dock Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in the community.
Nursing associate: a stepping-stone role within NHS nursing teams.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nursing: the most direct next step for those aiming to register as a nurse with the NMC.
BSc (Hons) Midwifery: degree entry route for those wanting to qualify as a midwife.
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science: university degree required to work as a registered paramedic.
BSc (Hons) Social Work: for those aiming to qualify as a social worker. Each of these degrees typically requires a completed Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) Qualification as part of the entry criteria.
