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Access Diploma - Health Professions and Biosciences

Course Code:AXH-HP

Course Type:Part-time

Evening/Daytime:Daytime

Qualification: Central Sussex College Access Diploma validated by OCNSER
Health Studies (Biosciences) or Health Studies (Health Professions)

Duration: 1 year

Venue: Haywards Heath Campus, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1LT

Start Date: September
** Please note that applications for Haywards Heath Access Diplomas close on Friday 11th May 2012.

Any applications received after this date will be placed onto a waiting list.

Suitable For: This course is suitable for adults wishing to return to learning who are thinking about university or professional training.

People currently in a support role who wish to progress to professional training.

Entry By: Interview and Assessment

Entry Requirements:

Assessed at interview. You do not need to have any formal qualifications to
start an Access Course but you need to show that you are ready to study at Level 3.

You will need GCSE Maths and English to study the Biosciences course.

Course Content:

Access is a nationally recognised qualification designed to meet the needs of adult students returning to study.
Access qualifies you to study on a range of courses at university. Access courses enable students to gain 60 credits.

Students choosing the health studies pathways will be studying topics including psychology, sociology, chemistry and biology as well as applied aspects of health and social care, which will prepare them for nursing, social work, complementary and other allied therapies.

The Biosciences pathway offers students an opportunity to specialise in science for those wishing to progress onto programmes that require some scientific knowledge but it is not suitable for some progression routes. So please contact us for advice.

You will receive extensive learning support as you return to study. All Access Courses have an emphasis on developing key study skills and you will follow an academic development programme, including studying IT to support your academic work. You will also have a Personal Tutor who will track your progress and help you develop study strategies. Your tutor will also support you with your applications to University

There may be an opportunity to take GCSE mathematics or English, or an equivalency, if needed.

GCSE maths is mandatory for a number of health professional degree courses.

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Outcome of Course and Progression:

Students can gain 60 Level 3 credits
45 credits at level 3 and 15 at level 2 are required to pass the course.

The Access Diploma qualification enables adult students to progress to higher education.

Cost:

TBA

Further Information:

Come along to our Haywards Heath campus at 6pm on Thursday 23rd February to find out about the Access Diploma, and make your career count. The evening will include a 30 minute presentation at the start followed by an opportunity to chat to tutors.

Please consult the University you wish to progress to for any IELTS requirements, as this is not covered within the Access Diploma.

For further details and an application form contact the Access Co-ordinator, Barbara Bond, at Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath campus on 01444 456281 or e-mail info@centralsussex.ac.uk.