Access to HE - Health Care (September Daytime)

Further Details
Course Code
LP00223
Location
Yale
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course.

The Access course delivery is a credit based, modular course which can be studied full time over a period of one year (34 academic weeks) running from September to June . The course runs (usually over 4 days) 9.30am – 2.30pm.

An important aspect of this programme is your own personal time management and it is crucial that you plan ahead in regards to your allocation of both in class and independent studies. Having such a plan in place will support you and your success.
Department
Access to Higher Education, Health & Social Care, Mental Health
Start Date
01 Sep 2025
End Date
31 Jul 2026
Course Overview
The Diploma aims to prepare learners for study at university. The course comprises of mandatory modules in the specialist subjects together with Core Skills Studies. The units include subjects such as Anatomy & Physiology, Sociology/Psychology and Health. The core skills will include communication and study skills.
The programme is achieved by continuous assessment, the majority of which is assignment work with some experience of timed tests or examination situations. Credits are achieved on satisfactory completion of each unit of study. To be awarded an Access to HE Diploma, 60 credits must be achieved, which include a number of mandatory credits. Level 3 credits are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

On successful completion of the full programme of study students are awarded the Agored Cymru ‘QAA – recognised’ Access to H.E. Diploma.
GCSE grade C/4 in English/ Welsh (1st Language) or Maths, with at least grade D/3 in the other subject
or
Level 2 AON or Communication, with at least Level 1 in the other subject

Experience in a suitable Health Care setting is preferred. Applicants should be 19+ to study this course.

However, we encourage adults with life and work experience to still apply even if they don’t have the above entry requirements as each learner application is assessed on an individual basis.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact individual universities for information about entry requirements. Many Nursing degree courses ask for GCSEs at C/4 or above in Maths and English.

You may be advised to enrol on the Preparation For Career and Study course or ESWS prior to starting the Access course. These programme allows the opportunity to take a GCSE in either Maths or English.
The Health Care qualification is designed for learners wishing to progress to degree courses to make their careers in the care sector such as Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy or ODP and other Allied Health Professionals.
Some courses may require equipment and/or uniforms to be purchased.
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Accessible Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
13/03/2025

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Accessible Open Event – Northop
26/03/2025

17:00

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Accessible Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth
19/03/2025

17:00

Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
Accessible Open Event – Bersham Road
20/03/2025

17:00

Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.

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