Access to Higher Education: Health Science Professions level 3

Course Length 1 year|1 year full-time.
Study Type Full time
Course Cost £3,384 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 18/09/2023
Course Code 77758-01
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Course overview

Take the next step towards a fulfilling role in health and social care with this enterprising programme. You’ll strengthen your knowledge of science through independent learning. The topics in this course cover microbiology, medical physics, human physiology and cell biology. This course equips you for degree level study.

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  • Entry Requirements
    A minimum of GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above.
  • Benefits/Skills
    • Midwifery
    • Adult nursing
    • Paramedic training
    • Occupational therapy
    • Physiotherapy
  • Careers/Progression

    Progression may include degree level study.

    Job opportunities:

    • Midwifery
    • Adult nursing
    • Paramedic training
    • Occupational therapy
    • Physiotherapy

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