Program Overview

(Health professions)

Overview

Are you looking to return to study or change careers but find you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for higher education courses? Our Access to Higher Education Diploma is a highly-recognised Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A-levels) that can help you take the next step into a career in nursing or a wide range of jobs in the health professions.

Course Breakdown

Topics you will study

• Human Cell Biology
• Homeostasis and the Endocrine System
• Academic Study Techniques
• Progressing to Higher Education
• The Urinary System
• Memory Processes
• Health Promotion
• Professional Behaviours in Nursing and Health Behaviours
• Respiration and Circulation
• The Human Muscular and Skeletal Systems
• Sociology of Health
• Understanding Stress
• Numeracy in a Health and Care Context
• The Nervous System
• Nutrition and Digestion

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma course has been designed for students who have yet to have the opportunity to access higher education. Applicants must have at least three years of life experience outside of formal education gained since completing formal education. Experience does not need to be in a subject-related field. Our lecturers are looking for students who are enthusiastic and passionate about health professions and have a keen determination to succeed in the sector.

Academic requirements

• GCSE English (Language or Literature) or GCSE Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent.

A grade 3 or equivalent minimum must be achieved in the subject where a grade 4 or equivalent has not been achieved.

Supporting documents you will need

Applicants will also be required to submit a reference from a previous or current employment role.

Key Information

Teaching and assessment

Learning will be assessed in a variety of methods to prepare you for study at university – these may include essays, report writing, online assessments and presentations.

To successfully complete the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions), You must achieve 60 credits at Level 3. There are 21 Credits from the Human Biology subject group, 24 from the Health Studies subject group, and 15 from the Study Skills subject group.

Fees

The fee for this course is £3,022.

Accreditations, endorsements and partnerships

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

Progression and career opportunities

This course is designed to enable your progression onto higher education. Depending on entry requirements, you could continue onto a degree at University College Birmingham. We offer everything from Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing to Physiotherapy, Paramedic Science, Health and Social Care and Psychology.

With further study, possible future career options open to you include:

• Paramedic
• Adult nurse
• Social worker
• Learning disability nurse
• Midwife
• Mental health nurse