Access to Higher Education (Health) - Level 3

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 36 weeks
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Access to Higher Education Health - Level 3

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More about the course

This course is appropriate for those wanting to go into the Health and Care professions. It will provide the academic knowledge for learners to move onto studying HE courses such as Nursing, Midwifery and Occupational Therapy. However, there are many other options available.

How often does this course run?

This course runs once per year starting in September.

You will be notified of the next available start date once you have submitted your application.

Entry requirements

GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above, including English and maths

Equivalent such as Level 2 Functional Skills
Please note that if you do hold a GCSE equivalent (rather than having a grade 4 (C) or above GCSE) and you are planning to progress to a specific university, it is recommended that you check that they will accept your GCSE equivalent qualifications.
You must be 18+ to be accepted on this course.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 3, Access to Higher Education (Health).

What will I learn?

Core science
Human biology: health and illness
Human biology: immunology
Human biology
Psychology
Health promotion
Core - researching and understanding opportunities to study in higher education
Maths: number
English language

How is the course taught?

You will attend college 3 days a week from 9:15-4:30
Taught classes
One-to-one progress support

How am I assessed?

Essays
Exams
Academic posters

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of this course, you can progress onto Nursing, Midwifery, OT and a vast range of other health and non-health-based degrees.