Online Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions) Ref. 400/152/57

If you’re looking to start a career in healthcare but lack the traditional qualifications for university, our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions) is your ideal pathway. This nationally recognised Level 3 qualification equips you with essential knowledge and skills to progress into nursing, dentistry, physiotherapy, social work, and other health-related fields.

Why Choose This Course?

•  100% online & flexible – Study at your own pace around work and family

•  University preparation – Equivalent to A Levels, widely accepted by universities.

• In-depth health studies – Covering contemporary healthcare issues, research methods, data analysis, and more.

• No exams – coursework-based assessments – Achieve your diploma through assignments.
  

Expert one-to-one tutor support – Get personalised guidance from experienced healthcare educators.

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma Health Professions is designed for those aspiring to pursue a wide range of careers in the healthcare sector, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, paramedicine, and other allied health professions. This course provides a strong foundation in the essential biological, professional, and ethical knowledge required for further study and successful careers in healthcare.

You will explore key aspects of human anatomy and physiology, including the Skeletal and Muscular Systems, Respiration and Circulation, the Nervous System, the Urinary System, and Homeostasis & the Endocrine System. A focus on Human Cell Biology will give you an in-depth understanding of cellular functions, essential for medical and scientific fields.

To support your knowledge of disease prevention and treatment, you will study Human Disease & Prevention alongside Nutrition & Digestion, gaining insight into how healthcare professionals manage patient health and well-being. You’ll also explore Health Promotion, learning how preventative healthcare strategies improve public health outcomes.

Beyond scientific knowledge, you will examine the Structure & Organisation of the Health and Social Care Sectors, the Roles & Responsibilities of Healthcare Professionals, and the History of the NHS, providing essential context on the UK healthcare system and the role of different professionals within it. A dedicated Progressing to Higher Education unit will support your transition into university-level study, helping you build the academic skills needed for success.

The Research Topic unit will further develop your ability to analyse and investigate health-related issues, preparing you for evidence-based practice in your chosen profession.

Upon completion, you will be well-equipped to progress into degrees and careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, paramedicine, physiotherapy, biomedical sciences, radiography, and other healthcare professions. Whether you aspire to work in clinical practice, research, or public health, this diploma provides the essential knowledge and skills to take the next step in your healthcare career.

Study Now, Pay Later

We offer Buy Now, Pay Later (12 months interest-free) payment plans, making high-quality education more accessible than ever. Plus, enrolling in an Access to HE course may help you reduce council tax payments (T&Cs apply).

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With Cambridge Online Education – established in 2002 – you’ll receive top-tier online education that prepares you for university and beyond. The diploma is accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group and regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). 

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