Access to HE Health Professions

This is a popular, nationally recognised, Access to HE courses designed for students who are planning to continue with their career related studies into Higher Education in a wide range of Health, Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health Professions. We work in close partnership with local universities and many students use this Access to HE courses as a route into a full degree. This course is designed for over 19-year-olds. Bursaries for Nursing students Students progressing to university will now have access to new annual payments of at least £5,000 if they study eligible Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health courses. Best of all, they won’t need to be repaid! Find out more at healthcareers.nhs.uk/nursing-careers/annual-nursing-payments

Applicants should have experience of care work before commencing the course. Applicants also must be in paid employment or voluntary employment in a care setting as a mandatory requirement for undertaking the course (in place at enrolment). Adults enrolling on an Access to HE course have made a conscious decision to return to education, bringing a commitment and wider life experience to their studies. Our Access course is designed to reflect this with applicants demonstrating clear commitment,

Subjects studied may include: Midwifery, Nursing and Health Professions *Biology *Psychology *Health Psychology *Sociology *Placement *Professional Behaviours *Maths *Academic Preparation skillsPlease note that the Academic Content will be tailored to suit your progression pathway. Please contact our Advice and Guidance team, or a member of our specialist staff for more information. This is a very popular course and early application is advised.

You will produce a portfolio of work relating to both your compulsory units and your specialist units. There will be some tested elements to the course in order to practise exam technique. To achieve an Access to HE Diploma you will need to pass a minimum of 60 credits with 45 credits in Academic Content and 15 credits in Academic Preparation skills.

This course has an excellent track record for progression. Many students choose to continue their HE studies in subjects such as BSc Nursing, BSc Midwifery, BSc Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, BSc Nutrition, BSc Occupational Therapy, Diploma/BSc Operating Department Practitioner, BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Radiography, BSc Psychology and BSc Speech and Language Therapy.
There are excellent progression routes offered at universities, both locally and further afield. Many of our Access students