Access to HE - Health Care (College Course)
- Graig Campus
An Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a well established Level 3 qualification which prepares students for study at degree level and is widely accepted by all universities. If you would like to go to university but left school without the qualifications you need, or you are thinking of a career change, then an Access to HE course could be for you.
The Access Healthcare Diploma could be the pathway to a career in nursing and other healthcare related courses. If you are interested in adult nursing, mental health nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy, paramedic science, to name but a few, then this is an excellent pathway.
This full time course involves three days of lectures in college and combines the disciplines of the sciences and maths, together with the academic and presentation skills required for studying health-related courses at university.
The course requires a commitment to attend; an ability and determination to meet strict deadlines; and for independent study. You will need to arrange your work and family commitments around your college studies and will be asked how you will manage this in interview.
You will study a range of topics to gain the relevant academic subject knowledge needed for Higher Education study as well as the opportunity to develop study skills to help you to succeed. You will be assessed through a range of methods including essays, time-constrained assessments, presentations, observation of practical work and reports.
There are advisors who can help with applications for financial or academic support for those students who need it.
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- Full time
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Achieving the Access Diploma is not based upon passing an examination but on continuous assessment and the course is assessed through a variety of assignments.
The course benefits from a range of interesting topic areas taught by well qualified, supportive and enthusiastic staff.
In addition to these, separate lessons are timetabled to build the skills of communication and numeracy up to the required standard for university entry.
Support, guidance and regular feedback provided in personal tutorials to encourage and motivate students who may initially lack confidence in the classroom.
Successful Access students from CSG have gone on to study undergraduate courses in a number of universities including nursing degrees, midwifery, paramedic science, paramedic training, and occupational therapy.
Recently, a number of our learners have started foundation degrees and progressed to full medical science courses.
You will study a range of Level 3 modules including:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Healthcare
- Health Physics
- Chemistry
- Professional Behaviours
- Psychology
- Sociology
- The Investigative Project
Additionally, you will study core skills that will prepare you for study at university:
- Academic skills
- Numeracy
Please note these are subject to change due to the awarding body currently reviewing Access to HE specifications.
Tutorial sessions support learners and offer guidance with the UCAS process and study skills.
Each module will be assessed through a range of methods, including:
- Essays
- Presentations
- Time-constrained assessments
- Open book
- Academic posters
- Case studies
- Practical exercises
- Reports
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.
Grade C or above in GCSE Science (Biology is especially important), Mathematics and English Language.
All applicants must be aged 19 or above before the September start for this course.
A commitment to study a full-time, challenging course
A mature, dedicated and resilient attitude is essential, and a minimum of 92% attendance each term is expected from all students.
All applicants are subject to a formal interview and basic literacy and numeracy tests.
Applicants need a clear idea of the HE/university level course they wish to apply for.
Applicants without the relevant qualifications, or equivalents, will be directed to an appropriate Level 2 course in order to achieve the required skills to allow them to progress onto the Diploma. You will be given guidance and advice at interview.