Full qualification title

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science Professions)

Learning Aim Reference

40012876

No. of Credits

60 Credits at Level 3 (15 Ungraded & 45 Graded)

UCAS Tariff Points

Maximum 144 points depending on grades

Location

Online

Course fee

*Special offer* £1212 including registration fees (No hidden extras)

Payment options

Pay in full upfront (Discount available: £1162) | Monthly Installments (from £101 per month over 12 months)

Duration

12 months, flexible study (typically takes 8 months, but you can work at your own pace to complete in a time that suits you) Extension option available

Course start date

This course can be started at any time of the year

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This Access to Social Science course provides you with the typical entry requirements for entry onto their social science degree courses.

Universities typically require you to have an Access to HE Diploma in addition to GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or Grade 4 or above with the new grading system). Some universities will accept Functional Skills Level 2 English and Mathematics in lieu of GCSEs, but you should check with the university before enrolling.

Our online Access to Higher Education course allows you to take control of your own learning without having to attend lectures and tutorials at set times. Work through our interactive courses at your own pace and if you need help you can contact your personal tutor and they will be able to support you with a telephone or videoconference tutorial. All our tutors are all fully qualified and experienced teachers and subject specialists in the topics you will be studying.

For further information about Careers in Social Sciences and Psychology click here.

We also provide support with UCAS applications including an academic reference.

50% DISCOUNT - Maths and English Functional Skills, Level 2 When enrolling on an Access to HE Diploma

This gives you an opportunity to shine when you are invited for an interview at the university. You...

Academic Writing Skills (3 Credits, ungraded)

This can be awarded against a level 3 essay. In essay preparation, you will be expected to research...

Exploring Health and Disease (3 Credits, ungraded)

There are many diseases and consequently many causes of diseases. Identifying the prevalence of...

Research Skills (3 Credits, ungraded)

Correlations, Experiments, Observations, Case Studies Questionnaires and Surveys. Develop your own piece of research in a standard report format.

Information Literacy (3 Credits, ungraded)

Information Literacy Skills help learners to understand the range and quality of available resources...

Psychological Disorders and Therapeutic Strategies (3 Credits)

Here we discuss an area of psychological investigation that relates to ‘abnormal ‘behaviour and

Key Aspects of Psychology (6 Credits)

This Psychology unit includes theoretical explanations of human behaviour and includes many examples

Bio-Psychology: Behaviour and Drugs (3 Credits)

This covers the central nervous system, Grey and White matter. You will be considering key concepts

Bio-Psychology: Behaviour and the Brain (3 Credits)

This involves the localisation and function of the brain. The different methods of investigating the

Stress and Eating Disorders (3 Credits)

In this unit, the focus is on the negative effects of chronic (long-lasting) stress. These may be

Aggression (3 Credits)

This topic will look at a number of explanations for aggressive behaviour. These are biological

Child Development: Cognitive Development (3 Credits)

In this unit you will learn about the nature v nurture debate and how it relates to the development

Diagnosis and management of physiological Disorders (9 Credits)

There are a range of physiological disorders identified here in this unit. You will be made aware of...

A female health professional wearing a mask

Healthcare Communication (3 Credits)

This unit relates to communication between health care professionals and clients. Here you will be...

Definitions of Health (3 credits)

This unit begins by exploring some of the concepts, theories and definitions of health. It will go...

Mental Health (6 Credits)

In the areas of mental ill health, names are often given to a specific category to identify a group...

	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

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