Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health (Full-time)

11570W0 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2025
Time/Day | 09:30 - 15:00 MON/TU/WED

Is this course for me?

This course is for people who want to pursue a career in health and social care. From this course, learners are able to apply for places in Higher Education including Nursing, Midwifery, Speech Therapy, Social Work, Podiatry, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practitioner(OPD), Psychology and Paramedic.
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What will I study?

The course gives the learner a chance to explore various disciplines such as Health, Psychology, Biology, Sociology, Research and others all of which feature heavily in health and social care training and education programmes.

How long is the course?

Full Time for one academic year. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week for one year.

How will I be assessed?

Through various forms of course work which is continuously assessed, including written assignments, presentations and debates.

What qualifications do I need?

You will need GCSE English and Maths Grade A* - C / 9-4. Equivalent qualifications may be considered and on an individual basis.



Applicants must check individual university requirements to ensure qualifications are accepted for progression.

What can I progress onto?

Almost all students go onto University to train in professional health and care careers. Some progress onto the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care at the University Centre Wigan & Leigh College.

Other Information

We have close links with local universities providing an opportunity to participate in enrichment programmes. This course requires a high level of commitment from you. Please note that the award of the Diploma does not provide guaranteed entry to UK Higher Education

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
FREE £3184.00 Yes Yes

Exam Fee

£200.00
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16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

Wigan & Leigh College endeavours to ensure that the information provided on the website is accurate. All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time. The College cannot accept liability arising out of such changes or connected to such changes, however it will undertake to minimise disruption to students.