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

Cost£3,384.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCAVA

About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) Course in Poole. Classes run at Bournemouth & Poole College Of Further Education, full-time during the day. Fees may apply, though the government may cover costs for adults who don't already hold a full Level 3 qualification.

The course covers biology, psychology, health psychology, sociology, maths, and academic preparation skills. You'll also study professional behaviours and may include a placement element. It takes one year to complete. You need to be in paid or voluntary work in a care setting when you enrol, and prior experience of care work is required.

The course is recognised by UK universities as a route into degrees in nursing, midwifery, and allied health professions. You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Health Professions.

Who this course is for

This is a popular, nationally recognised, Access to HE courses designed for students who are planning to continue with their career related studies into Higher Education in a wide range of Health, Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health Professions. We work in close partnership with local universities and many students use this Access to HE courses as a route into a full degree. This course is designed for over 19-year-olds. Bursaries for Nursing students Students progressing to university will now have access to new annual payments of at least £5,000 if they study eligible Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health courses. Best of all, they won’t need to be repaid! Find out more at healthcareers.nhs.uk/nursing-careers/annual-nursing-payments

Entry requirements

Applicants should have experience of care work before commencing the course. Applicants also must be in paid employment or voluntary employment in a care setting as a mandatory requirement for undertaking the course (in place at enrolment).

Adults enrolling on an Access to HE course have made a conscious decision to return to education, bringing a commitment and wider life experience to their studies.

What you will learn

  • You'll study biology relevant to health and care settings.
  • You'll explore psychology and health psychology.
  • You'll examine sociology and its role in health professions.
  • You'll develop academic writing and study skills to prepare for university.
  • You'll build knowledge of professional behaviours expected in health and care roles.
  • You'll practise maths skills needed for higher education in health subjects.
  • You'll gain experience through a placement element linked to your care setting.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Bournemouth & Poole College Of Further Education, full-time over one year. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, coursework, and assignments. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. Academic content is tailored to your intended progression route, so your learning plan may vary depending on whether you're aiming for nursing, midwifery, or another allied health profession.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth & Poole College Of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Nurse, working in NHS or private healthcare settings after completing a nursing degree.
  • Midwife, supporting women through pregnancy and birth after a midwifery degree.
  • Occupational Therapist, helping patients regain independence after an allied health degree.
  • Physiotherapist, working in hospitals or community care after a physiotherapy degree.
  • Paramedic, responding to emergencies after completing a paramedic science degree.
  • Radiographer, working in diagnostic or therapeutic imaging after a radiography degree.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, or Learning Disability), the degree required to register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  • BSc Midwifery, for those aiming to qualify as a registered midwife.
  • BSc Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, for allied health professions requiring a degree-level qualification.
  • BSc Paramedic Science, for those aiming to work as a registered paramedic.

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