This course provides a recognised route to Higher Education courses for all branches of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, ODP and other health care programmes.
It can also provide a route to study degree courses in subjects such as Psychology and Early Childhood Studies.
While there are no formal academic requirements for this course, a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths is advisable and will be required for entrance to university. Find out more about Maths and English qualifications offered at the college.
Select your course to apply online
- Nursing and Health Professions Access to HE Diploma Level 3 - Bury St Edmunds - Daytime
- Nursing and Health Professions Access to HE Diploma Level 3 - Bury St Edmunds - Evening
- Nursing and Health Professions Access to HE Diploma Level 3 - Haverhill
- Nursing and Health Professions Access to HE Diploma Level 3 - Ipswich
- Nursing and Health Professions Access to HE Diploma Level 3 - Sudbury
- Nursing and Health Professions Access to HE Diploma Level 3 - Thetford
Timetabled days
Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 5pm.
What the course includes
A number of different assessments are used on the Access course. These include essay writing; presentations; research reports; exams; an e-portfolio of Higher Education Study Skills and an Independent Research Project. These assessments will develop your academic skills in line with university expectations ensuring a smooth transition into degree level study programmes.
Modules include:
- Psychology – Abnormal Psychology
- Psychology – Health
- Psychology – Stress and Illness
- Sociology – Health & Illness
- Sociology – Research Methods
- Sociology – Disability
- Physiology – Cells
- Physiology – Genetics
- Physiology – Growth and Development
- Physiology – Body Systems
- Physiology – Health & Disease
- Research Project
- Study Skills
- Maths
- Physiology Key Concepts
Where will this course take me?
You will be able to progress to degrees such as Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Health, Social Work and ODP. You can also access degrees here at USWSC in subjects such as Psychology, Psychology & Criminology, Sociology & Criminology, and Early Childhood Studies.
What students say
Steph
"I took a leap of faith and signed up for an Access to Higher Education course, and I will be forever glad I did. With the support of my tutors and with the college, I have seen my confidence boosted so much, and I've even made some friends for life."
Paula
"Being a mature student and having been out of education for many years, the Access to Health Professions course helped me massively with my learning again and boosted my confidence both academically and personally."
Sam
"At 40 years of age I was worried about returning to education. The Nursing and Health Professions Access to Higher Education course was challenging at times, but my confidence has rocketed. I have learned so much, not only about the subjects taught, but myself too."
