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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions and Science)
College
Hull
Qualifications required
Entry to Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions and Science) requires no formal qualifications but learners will need to have a good standard of literacy if they are to succeed. Entry to the course is by interview. Prospective learners are required to take an initial assessment in Literacy.
Course Length
The course can be studied over 1 year, or 2 years academic years,
Venue
The College's Queen's Gardens Centre
Session Time
TBA
Days Running
TBA
Start Date
September
Course Hours
Approx 16 hours per week over 1 year and approx. 8 hours over 2 years
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions and Science)
Description
This course can be studied over 1 year or 2 years dependent on your requirements 1 Year Learners take 4 modules - Study Skills (Core) plus 3 modules chosen from those available to match an intended university course.
2 Year Learners take 2 modules per year and are advised to
take Study Skills in their first year.
Each of the modules studied are split into units and completion of each unit gains Open College Network Credits. To achieve the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions and Science) students must attain a minimum of 60 credits. Students are advised to discuss the requirements of the University course to which they intend to apply before the start of the Access course. In addition, students study for credits in IT and attend a weekly tutorial.
Modules:
All Students must take Study Skills (Core). Subject modules are then chosen from the following list and should be matched to the student’s intended course of study at university. You will have the opportunity to discuss modular choice prior to the start of the course.
Health Studies
Life Science
Psychology
Biological Concepts
Sociology
First Concepts in Science
Progression
Past Access learners have gone onto successfully study, a range of university courses.
Nursing
Midwifery
Biology
Biomedical
Science
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Health Science
Podiatry
Operating Department Practitioner and many others
Additional Information
The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions and Science) is an Access to Higher Education course for learners with a mature outlook. This course is validated by the Open College Network and is nationally recognised. Access courses offer those individuals without the necessary academic background, an opportunity to study for University entry and provide an alternative to more ‘traditional’ qualifications.
Similar Courses
| Course Name | Qualification | College |
|---|---|---|
| Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions and Science) | Access Certificate | Hull |
| Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences, Humanities and Business Practice) | Access Certificate | Hull |
