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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Darlington – Darlington College

Cost£3,384.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, part-time during the day over 34 weeks. This qualification is funded through an Advanced Learner Loan. Speak to the Student Services team on 01325 503030 for advice on costs.

The course prepares you for degree-level study in health and care subjects. You'll cover human biology, anatomy and physiology, psychology, sociology, and the skills universities expect from health students. Units are designed to match the entry requirements of nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, physiotherapy, radiography, and occupational therapy degree programmes. You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above to apply. On interview day, you'll sit maths and English assessments.

You'll finish with an AIM Qualifications Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions).

Who this course is for

Are you interested in a new career as a nurse, midwife or paramedic? There are many other careers that you can enter with this qualification such as occupational therapy, radiography or physiotherapy. Our experienced tutors offer excellent levels of support to help you succeed. And with an advanced learner loan, any fees you pay will be written off when you graduate with your degree - so you'll get this course for free!

Entry requirements

GCSE English and maths at grade C or above. Equivalents are not acceptable. On the day of interview you will undertake maths and English assessments to assess your eligibility for the programme.

Education courses are most suitable for ages 19+

What you will learn

  • You'll study human biology, including cells, tissues, and body systems.
  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology relevant to health care practice.
  • You'll develop your understanding of psychology and human behaviour.
  • You'll examine sociological perspectives on health and illness.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills for university study.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and evidence-based argument.
  • You'll learn how to reference sources and structure academic work.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Darlington College each week. Learning combines tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and independent study. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units that universities use to assess your application.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse, working in hospitals, GP surgeries, or community settings.
  • Midwife, supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care.
  • Paramedic, responding to emergencies as part of an ambulance service.
  • Physiotherapist, helping patients recover movement and manage pain.
  • Radiographer, producing diagnostic images in a hospital setting.
  • Occupational therapist, supporting people to live and work independently.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, or Learning Disability), the degree most graduates of this access to he diploma course go on to study.
  • BSc Midwifery, for those aiming to qualify as a midwife.
  • BSc Paramedic Science, leading to registration as a paramedic.
  • BSc Physiotherapy or BSc Occupational Therapy, for other health profession routes this Level 3 access to he diploma qualification opens.
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