Access to HE Diploma (Health & Human Sciences) for Adults

Level 3

Course Code: P227450

Key Information

Course type:

Access to Higher Education
Campus:

Highbury Campus
Start Date:

14 Sept 2026
Duration:

1 year
Attendance:

Full-time

Fees:

£3,384.00 or Free

Access to HE Diploma (Health and Human Sciences) - Classroom (Full-time)

Prepare for higher education and university with our Access to HE Diploma in Health and Human Sciences, and learn the skills you need to work in a range of industry sectors across health and science.

This course is suitable for adults, who are returning to education, or those with few or no traditional qualifications. You will study a range of subjects, including Biology, Psychology, Sociology and Health Studies, and you'll undertake weekly study skills sessions and Level 3 English to prepare you for higher education, including group and one-to-one support tutorials.

You will achieve a nationally recognised Access Certificate, giving you the confidence and qualification to go on to university. Previous students from our Access to Higher Education courses have moved on to the likes of Southampton, Warwick, York, Manchester, various London HEIs, Portsmouth, Surrey and Sussex.

On this course you could go on to study at degree level:

Nursing & Midwifery
Physiotherapy and other Allied Health Care professional pathways
Social Work
Human sciences degress
Social Science degrees including Sociology, Criminology and Psychology

If you are a UK resident aged 19 or over, then fees may be payable, however you can apply for the government-backed Advanced Learner Loan. This will be paid back in monthly instalments, however payments only begin once you've finished the course and are earning over a certain salary - please check here for up-to-date details Once you've completed the course, you'll then go on to complete a higher education (HE) qualification, such as a degree course, and the outstanding balance of your Advanced Learner Loan will then be written off.

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GCSEs at grade 4 or above in maths and English are required. You will also be asked to complete diagnostic assessments in both maths and English to establish that you are ready to study at Level 3. In addition, students need good motivation and a commitment to complete the diploma and proceed on to a degree or other higher education qualification locally or elsewhere throughout the UK.

You are required to attend three to four days a week, in a combination of mornings and afternoons. All students are expected to attend tutorials once a week.

The course is taught by a mixture of classroom teaching, key skills, tutorials, assignments and self-directed study. You will have a variety of assessment methods including essays, presentation, seminars and time-constrained assignments.

Degree titles that you might progress on to include:

Criminology
Dental Nursing
Human Physiology
Midwifery
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
Paramedic Science
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

Good to know:

We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.