Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) - Day and Evening
NSCG Stafford College
Victoria Square, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2QR
Access to Higher Education
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Thursday, 01 October 2026
NSCG Stafford College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Course Summary
Are you caring, compassionate and competent at delivering high quality standards to others? Do you enjoy working in a team and are passionate about patient care? Our Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) aimed at adult learners aged 19+�is the perfect way to gain entry into university to progress into courses such as nursing, midwifery, paramedics, mental health and physiotherapy.
Course Details
The Access to Health Professionals Diploma is a Level 3 qualification designed to give students a direct progression route into allied health and care degrees including all four nursing pathways, paramedic science, occupational therapy, midwifery, physiotherapy, psychology, dental nursing, veterinary nursing, radiography, health studies or a HNC in Health and Social Care.This part-time,�fast-track one-year intensive course is designed to give you the stepping stone that you need in order be able to progress into a career as an NHS professional. This is a highly reputable course with an outstanding success rates, and will provide you with the knowledge, confidence skills to progress to study at university.Modules studied on Access to HE Diploma (Health Professionals) include:Biology - Nutrition and digestion, disease and prevention, respiration and circulationPsychology - Obedience and conformity, social relationships and mental healthHealth Studies - Roles and responsibilities, History of the NHS and Understanding stress (online study)Study Skills - �Academic study Techniques and Numeracy in Healthcare�Each subject is broken down into a number of graded units over the length of the course, towards the end of each unit you will produce an assignment to evidence what you have learnt. Our supportive teachers will use a variety of methods to help you achieve and learn independently within some units.The course will be delivered through a combination of face to face teaching along with some online learning. You will be expected to attend taught lessons on one day�(approx 10:45am-4pm) and 5pm - 9pm on the same evening with the online elements completed independently at a time that suits each learner.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
You will be assessed through a range of assessment methods such as essays, academic posters, presentations, group work and other types of coursework. Your teachers will guide and support you through each assessment so that you can develop, improve and progress throughout the course.
Entry requirements
You are required to have a GCSE in English and Maths�at a minimum grade 4/c or above, or level 2 functional skills. During the interview process, you will receive an in-depth one to one interview where you will discuss any other qualifications and or industry experience, along with advice and guidance as to the programme best suited for you. It is essential that prepare for your interview by researching the entry requirements for your future degree course as this varies from course to course.�All applicants need to be 18 from the 31st August 2026.
Your next steps...
Students who successfully complete the Access to HE Diploma go onto higher education level study in a wide range of subjects including adult, child, learning disabilities, mental health nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other health professions
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