Access to HE Diploma Health and Social Care

• 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.