Ref: 400/1542/7
Level:
3
Age Range:
16+
This level 3 Access to HE Diploma is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and is designed to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE). The Diploma provides an opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education study and enables learners to develop social and emotional skills such as communication and confidence.
The aim of this qualification is to prepare students for progression into higher education subjects including, but not limited to:
▪ Radiography
▪ Radiotherapy
▪ Nursing
▪ Other health related degrees
Learners who complete and achieve the Access to HE Diploma could progress onto Higher Education courses including bachelor’s Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNC/HND) and Higher Degree Apprenticeships. The Access to HE Diploma could also support entry into employment areas where evidence of study and achievement at level 3 is required.
For the achievement of the Access to HE Diploma (Science) students must achieve 60 credits in total. Please see the Qualification Specification for further details.
Access to HE Diploma (Medicine)
This level 3 Access to HE Diploma is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and is designed to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE). The Diploma provides an opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education study and enables learners to develop social and emotional skills such as communication and confidence.
Access to HE Diploma (Medical Science)
WITHDRAWN
The Access to HE Diploma (Medical Science) aims to develop students’ understanding of a range of medical sciences and topics in human biology, chemistry, physics and psychology. Students will have the opportunity to look at areas in health and disease, medical genetics, human anatomy and physiology and cell biology.
Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care)
The Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) aims to develop student’s understanding of health and social care, theory and practice, and the skills required for effective practice.
Access to HE Diploma (Health Science)
WITHDRAWN
The Access to HE Diploma (Health Science) aims to develop students’ understanding of the key concepts in health science, human biology and health. The qualification will give learners the opportunity to develop their scientific knowledge and ability to consider health from scientific perspectives.
