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Access to Higher Education: Health Science Professions Part-time (Northern College)
Course Overview
Access to Higher Education: Health Science Professions Part-time (Northern College)
The Access to Higher Education (HE): Health Science Professions Diploma aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of health, biology, psychology and sociology, health professional practices and related fields.
The course is tailored to prepare you for university or your chosen career, equipping you with essential skills such as critical thinking, advanced research abilities, and refined writing skills. If a career in healthcare is your goal, this Level 3 Diploma could serve as the ideal foundation for your academic journey.
This programme is delivered fully onsite 3 days per week, to which your attendance is required. The course also requires at least 15 hours of independent study per week, in addition to your classroom hours.
You will have the opportunity to study subjects such as:
Academic Writing Skills
Healthcare Communication
Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professions
Numeracy in a Health Context
Systems Physiology
Structure and Function of Cells
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This course is delivered in partnership with Northern College. For more information, contact Northern College by emailing: advice@northern.ac.ukor calling: 01226 776 000.
Located at: Northern College
Course Start: 16 September 2026
Course length: 1 Years
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QNNC000111
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£5,040.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Free courses for jobs
If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- You do not already have a Level 3 qualification OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
- If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
- If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
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The course information on this page was last updated 11 March 2026.
