Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Paignton

Who this course is for

If you're aspiring to work in healthcare and want a direct route to university, the Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professions at South Devon College is designed to help you take that next step with confidence. This one-year, full-time course provides a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification that prepares you for degree-level study in a wide range of health-related fields. You will study a combination of health studies, biology, and psychology, giving you the academic grounding you need to apply for health and social care degree programmes. In addition to subject knowledge, you’ll also develop essential study skills, academic writing techniques, and receive full support with your UCAS application. This pathway is ideal if you're aiming to progress into careers such as: Adult or Paediatric Nursing Mental Health Nursing Midwifery Paramedicine Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Speech and Language Therapy Other Allied Health Professions.You’ll attend college three days a week, and will be expected to undertake independent study to complete your assignments and meet assessment deadlines. If you’re under 24 and haven’t previously achieved a Level 3 qualification, this course may be fully funded. Alternatively, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan, which is written off if you complete your university degree. Upon successful completion, you’ll be able to progress onto a range of university-level programmes, including: FdSc Assistant Practitioner FdSc Nursing Associate FdSc Hearing Aid Audiology FdSc Psychology and Counselling FdSc Psychology and Sociology FdSc Psychology and Criminology.