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Start your journey towards a career in healthcare with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions. You will explore a range of science and health-related subjects while developing the academic, communication and research skills needed for higher education. This supportive daytime course is ideal for adults aiming to progress into nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, occupational therapy and other healthcare professions.
Take the next step towards a career in healthcare with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions, designed to fit around your life. You will study essential health and science topics while building confidence in academic learning, research and professional practice. Delivered in the evening, the course offers a flexible route into university study and preparation for nursing, health professions and other healthcare-related degrees.
| Qualification type | Pearson T Level Health (3 A-Levels Equivalent) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum 3 days per week, and one day online. The college day will be 9:00 - 4:15. You timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 and above, including Maths, English and Science (Triple Science at grade 4). You will also need to pass successfully a DBS check for work placement requirements. There will be no Maths or English timetables for this course. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
| Assessments | This course is assessed through 2 external exams in the first year and practical assessments/professional discussion in the second year |
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Qualification type |
Pearson Applied Psychology Extended Certificate and Pearson AAQ Health and Social Care Extended Certificate |
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Duration |
2 years |
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Study times |
You will be expected to be in college for a minimum 3 days per week. The college day will be 9:00 - 4:15. You timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
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Entry requirements |
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, including Maths, English. There is no opportunity to study Math's and English alongside this course. You will also need to pass successfully a DBS check for work placement requirements. |
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Campus |
West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
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Work placements |
Yes |
| Assessments | This course is assessed through external exams and internal coursework. |
By selecting this course, you will be studying Psychology and Health which makes up two A Level equivalents. Students will then need to select from the table below their final one A Level equivalent.
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Criminology |
Human Biology |
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V Level Education |
Mental Health and Wellbeing |
| Qualification type | T Level |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths, English and science at grade 4 or above. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
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