In order the gain the Access to HE Diploma, learners must achieve a total of 60 credits. Of these 60 credits, 45 credits must be achieved at Level 3 from graded subject specific units.
- Entry Requirements, Units, Assessment and more...
Entry Requirements
Learners will need to hold GCSEs at grade 9-5/4 (A*-C) in English, Maths and Science.
Assessment Method
Case studies, oral presentation, practical tasks and demonstrations, question and answer (written and oral), tests and exams with seen or unseen papers, tutor observation, worksheets, written assignments, written essays and reports
Aims of the course
To give learners a general introduction to the basic concepts, methods, and key areas of knowledge within the core disciplines taken and offer a coherent and stimulating framework within which they can broaden their intellectual outlook and make connections between subject areas and to help learners to develop and consolidate the various skills required to enable them to cope successfully with the demands of undergraduate study and to become independent, self-directed learners.
Progression Opportunities
Higher Education study in areas related to Health and Human Sciences. These may include some of the following areas of Degree level study in Health and Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, and a wide range of combined and related degrees.
Facilities
Access to Science lab where science-based units require practical work. Access to IT facilities with specialist software as appropriate. Access to learning resources and online facilities. Access to VLE or other system, such as Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom. Access to resources for specialist learner support and reasonable adjustments.
Career Options
Health and Allied Professions
