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Health Science Professions

Access to HE, Level 3
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Course Length 1 year|1 year full-time.
Study Type Full time
Course Cost £3,384 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 08/09/2025
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Course overview

The Access to Higher Education Health and Science Professions course is designed to give learners without A Levels an alternative route to degree study in a variety of Science and Health related subject areas. Degree study and career options from this pathway include: midwifery, adult nursing, paramedicine, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dental nursing and a variety of science degrees.

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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
Course Code: 77758-01
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Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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