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An Access course is a nationally recognised alternative to A Levels and GCSEs for entry to British Universities and Colleges of Higher Education. The course offers excellent preparation for studying at a higher level and can increase your chances of future success. At Halesowen College our Access programme is specifically linked to Birmingham City University, Newman University and Wolverhampton University. However, as part of the AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group the qualification is recognised nationally, leaving you free to apply to the University of your choice. Even if you were to decide against progressing to higher education, we believe that you would find the course to be of great personal benefit.
The Health Diploma Access to HE course is extremely useful. We have had learners progress into a range of courses, for example:
This course is ideal if you wish to pursue a career as Allied Health Care Professional ie Paramedic , Operations Department Practitioner, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy.
The Health Science Diploma is an exciting course that will introduce you to health theory and practice for a range of health and social care settings. The teaching team are passionate about all health and aim to provide you with a brilliant experience. You will be encouraged to think deeply, unpick your own ideas of society and health and to work collaboratively with your peers to enhance learning. During the course you will have opportunities to explore a range of topics in Health Science from health studies, biological science, skills for learning and relayed studies. The range of units selected for study take into consideration current university entry requirements, interview processes as well as the regulatory requirements from professional bodies e.g Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
You will be internally assessed by completing course work assessments following a carefully selected assessment plan throughout the duration of your studies. Your progress is also monitored throughout study in classroom-based activities such as quizzes, seminars, presentations, homework and flipped and remote learning activities. Your summative assessments will take the form of essays, podcasts, seminars and presentations. As the teaching team we aim to vary the way in which we assess you so we can accommodate all learning styles, to prepare all for further study, apprenticeship, or employment opportunities.
Modules Include:
Access to HE is a 60-credit diploma which constitute the following:
Biological Science: 24 graded credits from the following modules
Health Studies : 6 graded credits
Psychology : 6 Graded credits
Sociology: 3 Graded credits
Related Studies: 6 graded credits
Skills for Learning: 15 ungraded units from the following modules
You require a GCSE grade C/ 4 in English Language or an equivalent You require a GCSE grade C/ 4 in English Language or an equivalent qualification, such as L2 Functional Skills English. It is desirable to have GCSE grade C/ 4 in Maths or an equivalent qualification, such as L2 Functional Skills Maths as well. If not, you can study this alongside your Access Diploma, as you will need it for your degree qualification.
For many degrees work experience is vital as part of your application and you should be thinking about this in advance as students who have had prior experience in the healthcare sector tend to stand a much better chance of progression to a university course of their choice.
You will need access to notebooks and stationery.
January 2026
Start date: W/c 05/01/26 – The course will run over 3 days a week which will be one day online and one and a half days in college – Tuesday /Thursday and Friday
You will be invited for induction on the 11th of December 2025
If this is your first full level 3 course and you are aged 19 – 23 years, this course may be free.
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