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Access to HE: Health Science Professions

at Hull College Group, Hull · college

Level 3Access to higher educationAccess to Higher Education Diploma (from 2014 onwards)1 yearFull time

What the college says

Access courses are for adult learners, aged over 19 years to enable them to gain entry into university. The course is structured to enable learners to build up their academic skills, alongside studying subject specific modules, and is assessed through course work. The courses comprises of taught sessions with online support materials available through the college online portal Canvas. For entry onto all Diplomas a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 in English, level 2 equivalencies will be considered on a case by case basis. There are currently 3 Diplomas on offer. Health sciences in which you will study 2 modules in Biology, including the human body and either psychology or chemistry. These will enable you to gain entry into any health care degree such as nursing or midwifery and any science degree such as biology, biomedical science and chemistry

What you need to get on

Maths and English at 4(C) or above In addition: strong work ethic, commitment to attend, and plans to progress into Higher Education

How you are assessed

A one-year route into university for people without A levels. Usually 19 and over.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Hull

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