Health and Social Care Professions Modular Access to Higher Education

Health and Social Care Professions Modular Access to Higher Education

Quick Facts
Course Code
HS6000A09
Start
07/09/2009
Course Level
Level 3
Days/Time
DAY
Course Length
1 Year

Where is the course? Centre for Health, Social and Child Care (Marlborough Building, 383 Holloway Road, London N7 0RN)

What is this course about?
Preparation for study at Higher Education level in the fields of health and social care. Primarily vocational courses leading to employment in related fields eg nursing, midwifery, social work, speech therapy, occupational therapy etc. Students may also apply to other general degree courses such as criminology with psychology, sociology, radiography or health studies.This course expects a lot from you and you will have to develop many skills in a short time. It is challenging and intense but the majority of our students do progress to university.

Who is this course for?
For people who have been out of education for at least one year, who do not have the standard entry qualifications to apply directly for degree courses.

What do I need to get on the course?
Older people are particularly encouraged to apply. Selection is by a written assessment and interview. No formal qualifications are required. The course is designed for people who have been educationally disadvantaged.
You will be expected to have some understanding of the area of work you are interested in and to have read about the profession. In addition, if you do not have relevant paid or voluntary work experience you should be prepared to gain some prior to joining or during the course. It would also be helpful to have shadowed a relevant professional.
You are advised to plan finances carefully and think seriously about the commitment you will have to make, particularly in terms of time, before undertaking this course.

What will I study? The access course is for people interested in careers such as nursing, midwifery, health studies, social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy and radiography. You study core skills units: study skills, maths, IT, tutorial and professional development, plus other specialised units relevant to your chosen pathway. You prepare for diploma or degree level study and there is plenty of support to help you apply for the next stage. The course aims to develop language, study skills and team work through the study of the above subjects. Assessment is based on both home and in-class assignments.
Limited language and/or maths support are available for selected students.
Students are expected to study at least 15 hours a week at home as well as time in class.
HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES and NURSING - Core skills units: plus units in: Biology. The course is designed for students who want a career in the Health Services, such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, etc., but who do not yet have the academic entry qualifications.
SOCIAL WORK PATHWAY- Core skills units plus units in Social Work Provision and Practice and Social Policy. During this course the skills needed for social work and teamwork are stressed.

What qualification will I get?
Access to HE Diploma in one of the following pathways, Nursing, Health & Human Sciences or Social Work, which is a national qualification for entry to Higher Education. The course is recognised by the Open College Network London Region (OCNLR) and students obtain credits awarded by this body.

What can I do after the course?
You can apply to any school of nursing/midwifery or follow a degree course in health studies, social work, speech therapy , occupational therapy or radiography.

How do I get on the course?
For September 2009 entry - during term time complete a College application form, followed by interview.

Outside of term time you will need to come to Open Enrolment, please find details of this on our website.

How much does the course cost?
Home students aged 16-18 do not pay the course fee. Concessionary students aged 19 or over pay a £40 registration annual charge which covers any courses where concessions are available.

Home Students:
£ 1293

International students:
£ 5400