Health Studies Access To HE OCNCE

Full Time

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Course Code

QHS3CH46/BAFAP

Course Level

Level 3

Where will this course lead?

This course is ideal for you if you wish to pursue a health related career including Paediatric Nursing, Paramedical Science, Midwifery, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Operating Department Practitioners, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

What will I study?

The Access to Health course is made up of the following subjects these are:

Psychology
Health Studies
Anatomy and Physiology
Study Skills
Mathematics (if you do not already hold a Maths GCSE)

How will this course be delivered?

The course is taught in a classroom environment where you will participate in tutor led sessions, discussions, presentations and group work.

What qualifications will I get?

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Studies - Solihull College

How will I be assessed?

There are no exams as part of this course however there will be some timed essays for some subjects and tests for Maths and Anatomy & Physiology. You will be assessed through coursework, in-class tests and presentations.

How do I get a place on the course?

You must complete an application form and you will then be invited to complete a computer based numeracy and literacy test before being invited to a one to one interview.

What are the entry requirements?

Successful completion of the diagnostic test (or GCSE equivalents) and a successful one to one interview.

What else do I need to know?

You will be expected to attend 3 days a week at college (timetable starts at 9.15am and ends at 3pm). You will also need to complete considerable self-directed study outside of the classroom.

You will be allocated a Personal Tutor at the start of your course who will support you during your time at college.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

Most Access to Health Studies students make an application to university within the first term at college. Your tutors will support you through the application process.
Other progression routes include HNC (Level 4) in Health and Social Care at Solihull College.

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

There is no compulsory additional equipment needed for Access to Health Studies although you may wish to purchase textbooks to support the subjects you study. Your tutors can advise you on suitable texts.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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