Access to HE Level 3 Diploma – Health & Social Care
Access to HE Diplomas provide a route back into education and will prepare you for study at degree level. Our Access courses can lead to degrees or apprenticeships in a range of healthcare professions including Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Psychology and Social Work.
Boost your qualifications and get ready for university with our integrated Functional Skills qualifications
If you do not already have GCSE Maths and English (or a Level 2 equivalent such as Functional Skills), our courses starting in March give you the opportunity to complete Functional Skills in Maths and English alongside your access course, and to complete both your Level 2 and access qualifications simultaneously, ready to apply to university and take the next step in your career.
- You will study for your Functional Skills qualification alongside your access course, with up to 2 hours per week additional teaching time
- You can complete units and be assessed when you are ready but you can study for the Functional Skills qualifications over the duration of your access course. Assessment for the Speaking and Listening unit is integrated into the course whilst the Reading and Writing units are assessed by examination
- If you don’t already have a Level 2 qualification you will get government funding to complete your Functional Skills qualification
Functional Skills qualifications are recognised by universities and by the Nursing and Midwifery Council as meeting their entry requirements to study on a health-related degree. They are also valued by employers.
Fast Facts
Level: Access
Size: Diploma
Purpose: Access to Higher Education
Guided Learning Hours: 450
Duration: 31 weeks full-time, Wed, Thurs & Fri, 9.30am – 3.00pm
Next course start dates: September 2022
You will cover topics relevant to further study in the areas of health and social care. Modules range from academic (e.g. health and disease) through to practical (e.g. drug calculations and report writing), so you will get an excellent all-round learning experience, readying you for further study in the area of your choice. If your goal is to study in higher education towards a career in one of the health and social care professions, then this is the ideal course for you. The Diploma is accepted for entry on to degree programmes by the majority of UK universities and colleges. Before you can study at university, you will be required to have a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths, such as a GCSE or Functional Skills. You may have an equivalent qualification from you country if you completed high school outside the UK. If you don’t have English or Maths, we’ll offer you the opportunity to take Functional Skills alongside the Access course in the extended March – December Access course. There are no academic requirements, but you will need to attend an interview and complete a Maths and English assessment. You must be aged 19 or over by September of the year you start the course. You need to fulfil residency requirements to be eligible for government funding (we’ll check this when you apply). It’s helpful if you have Maths and/or English at Level 2 (GCSE or Functional Skills). Ruskin is a friendly and inclusive college, with an ethos that puts you very much at the centre of the learning experience. It is the ideal environment to set out on your path to your rewarding career in health and social care, especially if you are an adult returning to education. STUDY SKILLS UNITS: SUBJECT-SPECIFIC UNITS: BIOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY NURSING AND HEALTHCARE STUDIES You will be assessed through a programme of coursework. Guided learning hours are the hours you spend learning with your training provider or on your own. The guided learning hours for this qualification are: Completing the Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health & Social Care usually takes: This course prepares you for degree-level study in preparation for a career in the health field. Although the qualification has not been designed to lead directly to employment, it will support you to take steps towards a career in a range of related professions. Full course cost: £3022. We will help you access financial support if you are entitled to it: find out if you are eligible.
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