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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions)

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Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Stretford Campus

Further Details

Age

University level

Department

Access to Higher Education

Course Start Date

Monday 14th September 2026

Course Duration

Full-time, 1 Year

Course Time

Course Fee

£ 3444.00
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Course Code

TFP-AH3D-1400

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Course Overview

The Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) course is designed for students who are interested in a future career in healthcare (nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy

This is a QAA-compliant Access to HE course to prepare mature students for university level study in healthcare related fields. There are 60 credits of study comprising 45 graded credits of graded units and 15 ungraded units.

The course runs for an academic year and over three days a week for 32 weeks. There are 13 hours of lessons each week (12 hours of lessons and 1 hour of tutorial). Students will also need to allow at least 12 hours per week for private study and assignment completion.

Approximate times: 9.20am – 3pm (exact times to be confirmed)

Course Requirements

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or better before enrolling on the Access Diploma. Please note that some degree courses will also require GCSE Science at grade C/4 or better.

In some circumstances, Functional Skills Numeracy level 2 instead of GCSE Mathematics is acceptable.

Students who meet these entry requirements can apply for the level 2 pre-Access course (and GCSEs in English and/or Mathematics) to prepare for the Access to Higher Education Course.

What you will Learn

The content includes Human Biology, Health Studies and Psychology units, all delivered at advanced level, building upon skills and knowledge gained from GCSE level studies in Biology and English.

The course includes 15 graded units with titles such as Human Cardiovascular System”, “Human Reproduction and Genetics”, “Access to Healthcare in Modern Britain” and “Ethical Issues in Health”.

There are also ungraded units focusing on development of transferable skills such as presentation skills and essay writing.
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Assessment

Assessments include essays, practical reports, case studies, open or closed-book examinations and verbal, visual or IT-based presentations. All modules will include an element of time-constrained assessment which will contribute towards the final module grade.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded an Access to Higher Education Diploma from Open Awards.

Progression

Most university admissions will accept the Access to HE Diploma as an entry qualification for Higher Education, but there may be some degrees for which this certificate alone may not be acceptable. The suitability of the course for your ultimate career aim will be discussed at interview.

Progression from this pathway can be on to degree programmes such as Midwifery, Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing, Physiotherapy, Paramedic Science, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing and many many more.

Career Options

Nurse, midwife, physiotherapist, paramedic, operating department practitioner, dental hygiene, other allied health professions.

Mandatory Units

There are two mandatory units designed to develop vital transferable skills for a future career in healthcare.

Professional Behaviours for Healthcare Professionals
Numeracy for Healthcare Professionals

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.

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