Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health & Health Sciences Level 3
On this course you’ll develop your knowledge in a range of health science disciplines that will prepare you for entry into higher education.
As well learning about areas such as anatomy and biology, genetics, human physiology and chemistry, psychology you will also be provided with the ideal opportunity to improve your general academic skills.
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Staff Profiles
Entry requirements
You must have GCSE English and maths Grade C or above.
What's next?
This course is preparation for entry onto most health-related degree programmes at universities across the country.
This course is a recognised entry qualification to higher education into many roles allied to medicine, such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic practice, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and operating department practice.
The progression rate to university is very high with the majority of students securing their first choice.
- Two specialised laboratories - chemistry and microbiology
- Online access to course documents, resources and study support through the MET’s virtual learning environment
- Library and computing facilities
- Access to the MET’s student services, including career advice and additional learning support
- A travel agency and a hair and beauty salon, both open to the public
Course units
• Cells
• Genetics, Pathogens and Immunity
• Body Movement
• Digestion and Excretion
• Body System Coordination
• Understanding Epidemiology
• Understanding Human Health and Disease
• Chemistry for Biology
• Biochemistry
• Enzymes
• The Effects of Stress
• Applied Stress Management
• Extended Independent Academic Study (Science)
• Maths for the Natural Sciences
• A range of academic/study skill units
Course aims
This access course also prepares you for higher education by increasing self confidence in your learning ability as well as developing the necessary academic skills such as essay writing and research skills.
The specialist subjects will provide you with a sound knowledge of biology and chemistry that will prepare you for the first year of any health related degree course.
In addition to your core subjects, you will also have the opportunity to choose a topic for study to produce an independent research project.
What's next?
Preparation for entry onto most health-related degree programmes at universities across the country.
This course is a recognised entry qualification to higher education into many roles allied to medicine, such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic practice, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and operating department practice.
The progression rate to university is very high with the majority of students securing their first choice.
Course fees
Careers
Nurse
Typical Tasks:
- Assists medical doctors and works with other healthcare professionals to deal with emergencies and pre-planned treatment of patients.
- Manages own case load.
- Monitors patients' progress, administers drugs and medicines, applies surgical dressings and gives other forms of treatment.
- Participates in the preparation for physical and psychological treatment of mentally ill patients.
- Plans duty rotas and organises and directs the work and training of ward and theatre nursing staff.
- Advises on nursing care, disease prevention, nutrition, etc. and liaises with hospital board/ management on issues concerning nursing policy.
- Plans, manages, provides and evaluates nursing care services for patients, supervises the implementation of nursing care plans.
- Delivers lectures and other forms of formal training relating to nursing practice.
Industry Insights
ENTRY £23,595
AVERAGE £32,390
POTENTIAL £43,856
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Mathematics
Midwife
Typical Tasks:
- Monitors condition and progress of patient and baby throughout pregnancy.
- Delivers babies in normal births and assists doctors with difficult deliveries.
- Monitors recovery of mother in postnatal period and supervises the nursing of premature and other babies requiring special attention.
- Advises on baby care, exercise, diet and family planning issues.
- Supervises more junior staff and directs the work of the midwifery unit.
- Plans and manages midwifery care services.
- Delivers lectures and other forms of training in midwifery practice.
Industry Insights
ENTRY £24,278
AVERAGE £35,100
POTENTIAL £47,268
- Active Listening
- Science
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Mathematics
Paramedic
Typical Tasks:
- Drives ambulance or accompanies driver to respond to calls for assistance at accidents, emergencies and other incidents.
- Assesses the nature of injuries, provides first aid treatment and ascertains appropriate method of conveying patient.
- Resuscitates and/or stabilises patient using relevant techniques, equipment and drugs.
- Transports and accompanies patients who either require or potentially require skilled treatment whilst travelling.
- Briefs other medical staff when handing over the patient, and completes patient report forms describing the patient.
Industry Insights
ENTRY £24,804
AVERAGE £33,092
POTENTIAL £44,499
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Mathematics
Nursing auxiliary or assistant
Typical Tasks:
- Performs basic clinical tasks such as taking patient's temperature and pulse, weighing and measuring, performing urine tests and extracting blood sampled.
- Prepares patient for examination and treatment.
- Distributes and serves food, assists patients in feeding and prepares snacks and hot drinks.
- Assists patients in washing, dressing, toiletry activities and general mobility.
- Changes bed linen, makes beds and tidies wards.
Industry Insights
ENTRY £14,996
AVERAGE £19,325
POTENTIAL £26,988
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
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This access course will prepare you for entry into Higher Education and the Access Diploma is a recognised qualification that universities accept as an entry route in to degree courses.