Access to Health Science Professions

Level 3 - Diploma

What is Level 3?

This is equivalent to Access to Higher Education, A-Levels grades A to E or an Advanced Apprenticeship.

The Access to Higher Education in Healthcare Professions is your exciting route to healthcare studies like nursing and medical sciences. You’ll also explore interesting topics such as the human body and medical ethics, paving the way towards a fulfilling healthcare career.

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Level 3

This is equivalent to Access to Higher Education, A-Levels grades A to E or an Advanced Apprenticeship.

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Course description

The course is tailored to prepare you for university, equipping you with essential skills such as critical thinking, advanced research abilities, and refined writing skills. If a career in healthcare is your goal, this Level 3 diploma could serve as the ideal foundation for your academic journey.

You will have the opportunity to study subjects such as:

Human Health and Disease
Sociology of Health and Illness
Health Psychology
Biology: Systems Physiology
Biology: Comunicable Diseases
Ethical Issues in Social Policy

What can this course lead to?

BA (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
BA (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
BA (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
BA (Hons) Social Work
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

Potential future careers include but are not limited to Adult Nursing, Adult Nursing (Mental Health), Midwifery, Therapy and Counselling, Operating Theatre Practitioner, Podiatry, Social Work, Support Worker and Paramedic.

When does this start and end?

At the moment we have no available dates for this course. We will be updating them throughout the year, check back or submit and enquiry to be added to a waiting list.

What are the entry requirements?

You will need a GCSE in English Grade 9-4 (A*-C) or Functional Skills English Level 2. Previous experience in the subject, through work or education, is desirable. To secure a place on this course you will be required to attend an interview and demonstrate sufficient reading and writing skills.

Potential careers:

Families and Community Health
Social Work
Psychologist
Teaching
Clinical Psychologist
Social Services
Youth Worker

“The course has allowed me to get the grades that I need to become a Midwife.” - Courtney
Learn more about Courtney's story

Northern College for adults changed my life. I did short courses and an Access to Higher Education course. I am now a midwife with a first class degree.