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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Health Professions Course in Northampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Northampton. Classes run at Northampton College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade C / 4 or above to enrol. The course covers human biology, biochemistry, and regulation and control, alongside other health-focused units. You build a personal portfolio of assignments as you go. This level 3 access to HE diploma (health professions) qualification is recognised by UK universities as a route into health-related degree programmes.

Who this course is for

This is a Full Level 3 programme (i.e. at the same level as A Levels, NVQ Level 3 or a BTEC Extended Diploma). It is the most popular route of entry into Higher Education for adults. There are class based sessions, tutorials and independent study and research. You will build a personal portfolio of your completed assignments as you progress through the course. The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: Human Biology Biochemistry - 3 credits graded Regulation and Control - 6 credits graded Genetics - 3 credits graded Human Respiratory and Cardiac Systems - 6 credits graded Infectious Diseases - 3 credits graded Nutrition and Digestion - 3 credits graded Reproduction - 3 credits graded Skeleton and Muscles - 3 credits graded Health Studies Nutrition & Lifestyle - 3 credits graded Psychology Psychopathology - 3 credits graded Behaviourism - 3 credits graded Treatment and Therapies - 3 credits graded Sociology Inequalities in Health and Social Care - 3 credits graded Study Skills Research and Referencing - 3 credits ungraded IT for Academic Study - 3 credits ungraded Maths/Tutorial Mathematics in a health and care context

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Maths at C / 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study human biology and how the body's systems function.
  • You'll explore biochemistry and its role in health and disease.
  • You'll examine how the body regulates and controls its processes.
  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills needed at university level.
  • You'll build a portfolio of completed assignments that demonstrates your progress.
  • You'll practise independent study and critical thinking across health science topics.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions and tutorials at Northampton College. Alongside these, you'll carry out independent study and research. Assessment is through written assignments, which you compile into a personal portfolio as you work through the course. There are no formal written exams; your portfolio of work is the primary evidence of what you've achieved.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Healthcare assistant: support patients in NHS or private settings
  • Care assistant: help people with daily living in care homes or at home
  • Pharmacy assistant: support dispensing and customer advice in a pharmacy
  • Medical receptionist: manage patient appointments and records
  • Health and wellbeing coordinator: run health programmes in community settings
  • Support worker: assist people with physical or mental health needs

What you could study next

This access to HE diploma (health professions) qualification is designed to prepare you for university. You could go on to apply for:

  • A BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, or Paramedic Science
  • A BSc in Biomedical Science or Pharmacology
  • A BSc in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
  • A BSc in Social Work or Public Health

Entry requirements vary by university and course, so check individual institutions before you apply.

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