Adult Courses, Adult: Advanced

Health Professions: Access to HE Level 3 Diploma (Gateway)

Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

  • This course is FREE for most students.
  • A £30 membership fee applies to all students.
  • You may be eligible for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan.
  • The course fee listed is the maximum you could pay.
  • No payment is required when you apply. After submitting your application, our customer service team will contact you to confirm your eligibility for free or discounted fees and guide you through the next steps.
  • You might be surprised at how many ways you can qualify for funding. Check your eligibility here.

Entry requirements

To join an access course you will need to demonstrate that you have Level 2 English and maths skills. This includes either having achieved GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above/grades A - C or functional skills Level 2.

Please ask the college about the UK ENIC if you are not familiar with this.

Course information

The Health Professions: Access to HE Level 3 Diploma provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education in health-related professions such as nursing, physiotherapy, and social work.

Suitable for aspiring healthcare professionals looking to progress to higher education or careers in nursing, physiotherapy, or other health-related fields.

Key topics

  • Health studies
  • Patient care
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Medical terminology
  • Social care
  • How you are assessed

    You will be assessed through both exams and theory as well as practical assessments.
  • Next steps

    The healthcare sector is one of the largest and fastest-growing employment sectors worldwide, with increasing demand for skilled professionals.

  • Why study at NCC?

    • Expert teaching: Learn from experienced tutors with real-world industry knowledge
    • Flexible study options: Part-time, evening and online learning available
    • Career progression routes: From entry level to professional qualifications
    • Outstanding support: One-to-one advice, wellbeing support and financial guidance
    • Ofsted-rated Outstanding: Quality teaching and support you can trust
    • Modern facilities: Industry-standard workshops, labs, studios and digital tools
    • Employer links: Courses shaped by local and national job market needs

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Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 08/09/2025
End: 03/07/2026
Mon to Fri (09:00 - 17:00)
£3674.00

What Can This Course Lead To

  • Expert-level adult course in this subject area at New City College.
  • Progression to higher education in health professions including, nursing (child, adult and mental health), speech and language therapy, midwifery through to occupational therapy, social care and paramedic practice.

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