Access to HE (Health Professions)

Access to Higher Education (HE) diplomas prepares adults without traditional qualifications such as A Levels for study at university or other higher education programmes. This diploma course is widely recognised by UK universities and Colleges. You will be given the opportunity to develop not only academic knowledge in your chosen subjects but also broader study skills to help you succeed at university. For further information on the benefits of studying an Access to HE diploma Access course and what it can lead to, please visit our Awarding body website at https://www.cava.ac.uk/about-access-to-he/for-students/ In this pathway, you will study Human Biology, Psychology and Sociology, as well as a compulsory units in Professional Behaviours, Numeracy in a health context and Study Skills. A strongly supportive tutorial and study skills system is also in place to encourage the development of an independent and self-disciplined approach to learning as required for higher education. This includes regular group and one-to-one tutorials to set and review targets and ensure sufficient progress is made. Career advice provided by personal tutors and the College Careers officers focus predominantly on university application, registration with UCAS and completion of the application form, as well as assistance with personal statement writing and advice on a range of higher education courses. You are advised to apply for this course between November 2024 to June 2025. Interviews start in February for this very popular course

You are strongly advised to contact the universities you are interested in to check GCSE entry requirements prior to applying for this course. You will need Level 2 Maths and English, e.g. GCSE Maths and English grade 9 - 4 (A - C) as a minimum before applying for this course.

We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability at CRC. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs.

You may feel that you have not yet fully achieved your potential in terms of your education. This programme offers the chance to develop the skills and knowledge to succeed and we have an excellent track record of student progression into university or other higher education courses.