Access to HE Diploma: Healthcare

Amersham & Wycombe College – a leading provider of vocational courses and training in Buckinghamshire

Students of all ages and backgrounds study with us each year; whether you are a young person soon to leave school or an adult looking to retrain or enhance your job prospects by gaining new skills, then we have something for you.

The course may lead to higher education. There are currently three diplomas.

Social Sciences Diploma – For learners who want to go into Social Work, Social Care or study towards a Social Sciences degree.

Healthcare Diploma – For learners who want to pursue a career in Nursing, Midwifery and other health related professions.

Humanities Diploma – This is for learners who are interested in a teaching career or a Humanities degree.

The Access Diploma is a nationally recognised qualification for adults who aspire to go to university. It is an intense one year programme which will ensure the learner gains study skills and ICT skills to enable them to cope with a higher education environment. There are three diploma routes.

Social Sciences Dipolma – For learners who want to go into Social Work, Social Care or study towards a Social Sciences degree.

Healthcare Diploma – For learners who want to pursue a career in Nursing, Midwifery, Mental health and other health related professions.

Humanities Diploma – This is for learners who are interested in a primary school teaching career or a Humanities Degree.

Each diploma has core units like study skills and ICT . In addition units in the following disciplines are covered: Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Law and English Politics.