Course level: 3
Course code: CP0034A
01/09/2025
If you want to pursue a higher education qualification in nursing, mental health nursing, midwifery, children’s nursing, physiotherapy, paramedical science, as an operating department practitioner or in another health-related subject but lack the necessary qualifications our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions) will give you the skills you need to go on to your dream career.
An Access to Higher Education qualification is widely recognised by universities and bridges the gap between existing education and what is needed to study at degree level.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions) is an intensive and challenging one-year course that will give you an overview of health services in the 21st century, help you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for university.
To succeed on this course you will need to be committed and focused and have a zest for learning, as well as good time management skills, particularly if you work and have family responsibilities.
Before you embark on the diploma it is important that you know what you want to study at university, have thoroughly researched your chosen course and attended university open days.
If you want to pursue a career in a health-related area our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions) course will set you on the road to a great career in the health service.
Entry Requirements:
To access this course you are required to:
*Applicants without this level of qualification will be required to complete a diagnostic assessment to determine their level of maths skills and knowledge and, if necessary, study for the Level 2 qualification alongside the Access course.
Please note:
What will I learn?
The Health pathway will focus on:
Health studies
Psychology
Human biology
Skills for learning
What skills will I gain?
By studying this course you will:
How will I be assessed?
This is an assessment-based course and will include a combination of essays, reports, presentations, group discussions and timed examinations
What can I do next?
The skills you will learn on this course will enable you to:
Our Future Finder tool can help you explore options and match them to our courses. City of Wolverhampton College partners with employers and leading universities, ensuring our qualifications are relevant and designed to help you succeed.
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