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 start the programme you will need to have achieved GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above/grades A - C or functional skills Level 2 or equivalent (if you have an oversees qualification).
  • You will attend an interview and undertake a written assessment to determine your level of study.

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.

Access Courses are for students who are 21+ who wish to go to University but do not have a relevant Level 3 qualification

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

Key topics

  • Academic Study Skills
  • Preparation for Higher Education
  • References and Reliability of Sources
  • Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professions
  • Numeracy in a Health Context
  • Research Extended Writing Project for Health or Care
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Introduction to Biology: Cells and Tissues
  • Homeostasis
  • Human Reproduction and Health Related Issues
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Sociology of Health
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Safeguarding Children, Young People and/or Vulnerable Adults
  • Promoting Health

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Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 07/09/2026
End: 30/07/2027
Mon to Fri (09:00 - 17:00)
£3564.00

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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