Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions)

Fees will be confirmed on application or via our website.  In many instances, funding such as the Advanced Learner Loan will be available to cover the cost of the course.  Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma and your subsequent HE course currently means you do not have to pay this loan back.

While it is not required, some students choose to obtain additional books to assist their studies.

Most students studying the Health Professionals Diploma aim for careers in nursing, midwifery, radiography, paramedic science, occupational therapy and psychology, but the range is not limited to these.

GCSE English grade C/4+  (other L2 English qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis).

GCSE maths grade C/4+  or  L2 Functional Skills.

Commitment to study.

The Access to HE diplomas are designed to prepare students for degree-level study. They offer a rigorous standard of study which is flexible and attractive to students who would like to improve their educational qualifications and are popular with students who may have been out of formal education for some time. All learning and assessment are via Pearl, an online learning platform.  Students will be provided with a personal tutor to support them through their progression.

Students wishing to study healthcare-related courses will enrol to the Access to HE Diploma (Health Professionals).  The modules of study are Biology, Health Studies, Psychology, Sociology, and Skills for Learning.

Modules are broken down into units and you are assessed at the end of each unit of study through a variety of assessment methods.

Guidance is offered at advice events, interview and induction to ensure students are choosing the best pathway to meet the requirements for their intended university course.

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk