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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma Healthcare Professions Course in Slough

Cost£3,384.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyLASER
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About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma Healthcare Professions Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks. This access to HE diploma healthcare professions qualification is designed for people aiming to progress to a degree in nursing, midwifery, or a course allied to medicine. Entry requires GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English and maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalents. Very good IT skills are also required.

Who this course is for

This course will provide you with the qualification you need to progress to a degree programme at university in nursing and midwifery or courses allied to medicine. This can lead to a variety of careers as a health professional.

Entry requirements

This 1 year course requires either GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths or Functional Skills at Level 2. For all access to HE courses, students may be asked to complete an initial diagnostic assessment. It may be possible to complete a maths course alongside the Access course. Very good IT skills are also required to complete and submit work.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of the biological sciences relevant to healthcare degree programmes.
  • You'll study topics in human physiology and anatomy to prepare for clinical degree study.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills needed for university-level work.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and analysis across healthcare-related subjects.
  • You'll develop IT and digital skills to complete and submit assignments.
  • You'll explore the professional and ethical context of healthcare careers.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Slough and Langley College, attending full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions, guided study, and written assignments. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed throughout the year. An initial diagnostic assessment takes place at the start to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need strong IT skills and access to a device for completing and submitting work.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered nurse, following a nursing degree programme
  • Midwife, following a midwifery degree programme
  • Paramedic, following an allied health professions degree
  • Physiotherapist, following a physiotherapy degree
  • Occupational therapist, following an OT degree programme
  • Radiographer, following a diagnostic or therapeutic radiography degree
  • Healthcare scientist, following a relevant biomedical science degree

What you could study next

This qualification is a recognised route into university for healthcare subjects. You could go on to study:

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, Child, or Learning Disability) at university
  • BSc Midwifery at university
  • BSc Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Paramedic Science
  • BSc Biomedical Science or other allied health professions degrees

Many universities accept the Access to HE Diploma (Healthcare Professions) as a direct entry qualification. Check individual university entry requirements before you apply.

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