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Access to HE Diploma Health and Social Care

The Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care) offers adults a coherent, integrated and supported year of study through which they will gain the knowledge, awareness, skills and confidence necessary for successful undergraduate progression into Health & Social care.

 

The course aims to provide a balance of essential study skills with specialist subject knowledge to enable the students to be prepared for the academic and practical rigours of undergraduate study in Health and Social Care. It must however be noted that the Access to HE Diploma does not provide guaranteed entry to UK Higher Education Institutions.

 

Exam Board: OCN

 

Please note this is a course for adults (19+). Click here for courses for 16-18 year olds.  

 

  • Course details, fees and dates

    Course Code 23-FL3AC-HSC-1

    Start Date Monday 04 Sep 2023

    How long is the course? 36 weeks

    What time does the course start? TBC

    What time does the course end? TBC

    When does the course run? TBC

    How much does the course cost? All Fees £3,384

    Is this course eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan? Yes

    Examining Body OCNLR

    Is an interview required? Yes

  • What will you study?

    The course will be taught using the following methods: Case studies, Oral presentation, Practical tasks/demonstrations, Question and answer (written and oral),Tests/exams with seen or unseen papers, Tutor observation, Worksheets, Written assignments, Written essays/reports

    Course content includes:

    • The Role of the Health or Social Care Professional
    • Preparation for Higher Education
    • Interpersonal Communication in a Health or Social Care Setting
    • Prejudice and Discrimination
    • Disability and Social Inclusion
    • Patterns in Health Inequalities 
    • Equality, Diversity and Anti-Discriminatory Practice
    • The History and Development of the Welfare State 
    • The National Health Service (NHS)
    • Early Socialisation and Attachment 
    • Mental Health and Illness 
    • Psychological Research Methods: Sources and Ethics 
    • Human Tissues and Systems
    • Disease and Immunity
    • Health and Wellbeing 
    • Reading and Comprehension of Texts 
    • Essay Writing 
    • Note-taking and Note-making 
    • Using Information Technology 
  • How will you be taught?

    You will learn about your subjects in a variety of ways, including group work, independent research, taking part in discussions, visits, external speakers and live projects. You will expand both your technical and creative skills through practical projects and you will also be encouraged to develop your study skills, including research, analysis and presentation of your creative thinking process. You will have access to practical workshops and art studios as well as classroom-based activities and computer rooms.

  • How is the course assessed?

    The course is assessed through controlled assessments, coursework and assignments.

  • Skills and experience you will need for the course

    No practical experience is required for the course; however a personal interest in the subject and some basic reading around the subject would be useful to give you a better understanding of the Health science industry. 

  • Entry requirements

    You wil need GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language, or a Level 2 Functional skills English qualification.

    Applicants with overseas qualifications will be invited for an assessment in English and Maths.

    Please check the entry criteria for your preferred university before applying.

  • Progression options

    On successful completion of the course, students will be able to progress to university to study a relevant subject.

  • Costs – tuition fees, loans and classroom costs

    The fee for the course is £3,384.

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