Your pathway to studying Nursing, Paramedic or Midwifery courses at University.
Access to HE Diplomas in Health
Aspiring to become a nurse, midwife, paramedic, or another healthcare professional?
The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health is your stepping stone to University and a fulfilling career in healthcare.
This intensive one-year course is tailored for motivated individuals ready to pursue their passion. Whether your goal is to care for patients, support childbirth as a midwife, or respond to emergencies as a paramedic, this diploma equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to move forward with confidence.
You’ll develop strong academic and study skills, laying a solid foundation for University learning and beyond. With expert guidance and support, you’ll be prepared to take the next big step toward your dream profession.
Course Overview
This course is a great choice if you are interested in pursuing a career in the health sector. You will have the opportunity to work with aspects of applied human biology, immunopathology, psychological and sociological aspects as well as value-based health care and contemporary issues in health.
You will study:
- Poverty in Contemporary Britain
- Mental Health and Safeguarding
- Professionalism and Multidisciplinary Teams
- Psychological Perspectives in Health
- Nutrition and Digestion
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Emergencies
- The Cause and Control of Disease
- Human Body Systems
Entry Requirements
You must have both maths and English at Level 2 or above.
Experience in the care industry will also be taken into consideration if you have not been in education for some time.
You will be asked to complete a short personal statement detailing your University aspirations and any relevant skills or knowledge you have.
“The skills I’ve learnt have been beneficial to me. I was taught how to reference which helped me at University. The teaching was interactive, and we did a lot of presentations.
“After completing my course, I went on to complete a degree at Teesside University in nursing and starting a role as a Staff Nurse at South Tees Hospital. I’m giving myself a few years to gain the experience in my field and then I might focus on my clinical skills, become a nursing practitioner or even a matron.”
Julian Nwosu, studied Access to HE Diploma in Health
If you don’t currently hold maths and English at Level 2, don’t worry! Our Pre-Access to Higher Education in Health is a 10 week programme to help you gain the skills needed for the Access to HE Diploma course.
Apply to Access in 3 steps!
Find your course
Browse our available Access to HE diplomas and apply online using the application form. You can find this on the course information page by clicking ‘Apply Now’. Our team will soon be in touch with you about your application.
Come in for a chat
You’ll be invited to an Information and Guidance session either online or on campus to meet your tutor and discuss the course. You may be asked to complete a short assessment to allow our team to find out more about you.
Receive your offer
You will be contacted with an offer, subject to you meeting the entry criteria for your chosen course. Our team will be in touch with information about how to enrol onto your Access to HE Diploma.
