Welcome to Academy Online Learning for Access to Higher Education Diploma Courses, where you can progress on to universities without the need for A Levels. If you have aspirations of studying business, becoming a nurse, a midwife, a dental hygienist (please see the full list of progression routes), you will likely need a degree to achieve your goals.
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As of September 2020, all students entering pre-registration midwifery courses are entitled to receive annual funding support ranging from £5,000 to £8,000, which you do not need to pay back. You are also still entitled to access funding for tuition and maintenance loans.
Allied health students in the UK may be eligible for grants and other financial support through the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF):
- Training grant: £5,000 per year for new and continuing students
- Parental support payment: £2,000 per year to help with childcare costs
- Specialist subject payment: £1,000 per year for students on degrees that struggle to recruit
- Travel and accommodation costs: Help towards additional costs for clinical placements
- Exceptional hardship fund: Up to £3,000 per year for students who experience unforeseen financial hardship
To qualify for the NHS LSF, you must:
- Be a UK resident
- Study at an English university
- Study a degree that leads to registration as a healthcare professional
You can apply for student finance online at GOV.UK or download the application form "PN1" to apply on paper.
- Information reviewed November 2024
Academy Online Learning can help you progress to degree level study by offering a high standard of accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma courses tailored to university entry requirements.
Studying with us will enable you to achieve this through online studies, giving you the freedom to work as you study and tailor your learning schedule around existing commitments. There are no exams and you can complete your diploma within 12 months! Learners have a year to finish their Access to Higher Education Diploma but on average our students take around 8-10 months to complete.
Whilst most universities accept Access to HE Diplomas, we recommend that you explore what your chosen university entry requirements are. Your personal tutors are experienced subject specialists who take a hands-on approach in supporting learning in full preparation for university.
See if you will be eligible for funding when becoming an undergraduate student at university as an Allied Health Professional:
Complete the enrolment form today with no commitment and find out more on how to begin your journey and give you the best chance of getting into your chosen university and studying for your degree!
Price Options
The cost of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions) and the Access to Business is £1246, and can be paid in monthly instalments from £104 per month over 12 months with 0% interest. Or discounted price at £1198 (£50 saving) when paid in full upfront.
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Monthly Payment |
Cost/ Month |
Total* |
|---|---|---|
Pay in full |
Pay in full
|
£
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- |
- |
- |
12 Months |
£104 |
£1248 |
11 Months |
£113 |
£1248 |
10 Months |
£124 |
£1248 |
9 Months |
£138 |
£1248 |
8 Months |
£156 |
£1248 |
7 Months |
£178 |
£1248 |
6 Months |
£208 |
£1248 |
* Includes £145 registration fee and certification with our awarding organisation, Skills and Education Access Group
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| Our Access to Higher Education diplomas offer: | No need to pay for extras or upgrades - it is ALL included! | |
| Self-paced online learning with 1:1 tutor support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access your course materials immediately | ✓ | ✓ |
| Study anywhere - anytime | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face to face tutorials on demand, scheduled when you need them | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-to-one tutor support via state of the art video conference suite, email or by phone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Study around your work and home life commitments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Work at your own pace and complete within 8-12 months | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tailored individual learning plan to achieve success | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benefit from subject specialist tutors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to our online material written and developed by leading professionals in the industry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interact with your tutor via our easy to use messaging service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Network with like-minded students via student messaging group | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to your course 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tailor the course to fit your needs* | ✓ | ✓ |
| UCAS Application support to help with your personal statement | ✓ | ✓ |
| UCAS final check before submission | ✓ | ✓ |
*Some university courses will want to see specific units - plan what is required and we will mix and match key units