- Entry Requirements
|English or Maths GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or above.|All applicants will be interviewed to assess their previous education and work experience.|Acceptance on the course depends on the interview, and in some cases an English assessment and a good reference.|This course is for students aged 19+ only
- Example Modules
- Human Biology
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Counselling
- Maths for Healthcare professionals
- What will I learn?
You will be expected to participate fully in all class activities and undertake a considerable amount of independent study. You will learn essay writing, referencing skills, how to debate, analysing and how to evaluate academic research.
- Additional Information Students who take out an Advanced Learning Loan to fund the Access course will get this loan cleared if they then go on to university and take out a full student loan. If you require any further information please contact our Admissions department or come along to one of our Open Days.
- Progression
The course is designed for students to progress on to further study at university degree level or on to a higher apprenticeship in health professions. Leading to a variety of career opportunities such as nursing, midwifery, biological sciences, mental health, nursing, paramedic science, radiology etc.
- How am I assessed?
Modules are graded at pass, merit or distinction, which leads to a portfolio of evidence at the end of the course. There may be some internal exams as part of the course.
Access to HE: Health Professions (Level 3)
If you are interested in a career such as Nursing, Midwifery, Radiology, Paramedic Science and other health professions. This Access to Higher Education course will prepare you to study at degree level at university. This is a one-year, Level 3 course specifically designed to enable you to develop the knowledge and study skills to progress into your chosen health career.
This course is for students aged 19+.
You will be expected to be available 3 working days per week for face-to-face and online lectures.
Course Information
- Course Type Full-Time Course
- Study Mode Varied Learning
- Course Code FACHPL3DP
- Start September
- Length 36 weeks
- Level Level 3
- Campus
Aylesbury
There's still time to join Buckinghamshire College Group this September 2026. Come along to one of our enrolment events and our team will be happy to help you get started. You can drop in on weekdays between 9.30am and 3.00pm until 1 September, or visit us on Saturday 5 September between 10.00am and 1.00pm.
