This is a Level 2 course particularly designed to prepare you for study on a Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in the following:
- Access to Psychology and Mental Health
- Access to Sociology and Criminology
- Access to Biomedical Science
- Access to Nursing
This course is part of an integrated programme designed to equip you with the skills and qualification needed for Access to HE Level 3 study.
There are three pathways you can choose from - Humanities, Nursing and Health Professions or Medical Science.
You will also gain background knowledge and understanding of a range of subjects in each area as well as developing key academic skills to help you prepare for Access to HE programmes. For all three pathways you will study modules such as Research, Referencing and Report Writing.
For the Humanities pathway you will study modules such as Understanding Youth Justice, Children's Social and Emotional Development and Counselling Theories.
For the Nursing and Health Professions pathway you will study modules such as Protection and Safeguarding, Medical Conditions and Drug Awareness.
For the Medical Science pathway you will study modules such as Reproduction, DNA and Inheritance, Forces and Elements and Compounds.
You will also have the opportunity to complete English and Maths at Level 2, which will enable you to progress onto Access to HE Level 3 programmes.
Applicants must be at least 19 years old when they commence study.
Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience.
You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently.
Satisfactory interview and demonstrate your interest in this career pathway.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
You will be assessed by a variety of methods including:
- Essays
- Reports
- Posters
- Presentations
- Timed assessments
- Research Projects
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Starting 21st January 2025 - Ending - 20th June 2025
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If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
Fee : £600.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form