Access to HE - Health Care

Achieving the Access Diploma is not based upon passing examinations and the course is assessed through a variety of assignments, taking the form of essays, presentations, tests and reports.

The course benefits from a range of interesting topic areas taught by well qualified, supportive and enthusiastic staff. In addition to these, separate lessons are timetabled to build the skills of communication and numeracy up to the required standard for university entry.

Support, guidance and regular feedback provided in personal tutorials to encourage and motivate students who may initially lack confidence in the classroom. Excellent opportunities to progress in the Health Care sector.

Successful Access students from CSG have gone on to study courses in a number of universities including paramedic training, nursing degrees, maternity nursing, paediatric and geriatric nursing. In the last five years, a number of our learners have started foundation degrees and progressed to full medical science courses. 

There are seven L3 formally assessed subjects in the Diploma:Anatomy and Physiology; Micro-biology; Chemistry; Extended Project, Sociology and Psychology.  Each will be tested in a combination of ways: written timed tests; online tests; open book assessments; academic posters; presentations, and essays.

In addition, there are three core units that will build up your skills ready for academic study and application in university.  These are mathematics, communication and study skills. 

All ten subjects will be tested in a combination of ways: written timed tests; online tests; open book assessments; academic posters; presentations, and essays.  There will be times, throughout the year, where there a number of assignment/assessments are due in at the same time.  Extensions to deadlines are only awarded in exceptional circumstances and approved by the exam board, Agored. 

All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.

You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.

Cs in GCSE English Language, maths and sciences (biology is especially important).

All applicants must be 19 before the September start for this course. A mature, committed, dedicated and resilient attitude is essential as it is demanding juggling study, family life and work commitments.

All applicants are subject to a formal interview and basic literacy and numeracy tests. A minimum of 92% attendance each term is expected from all students.

Applicants without the relevant qualifications, or equivalents, will have to take the SFFS (pre-Access) course and the relevant GCSEs, as required, to ensure they are able to progress on to the suitable pathway. The SFFS is offered part time in the evenings, or full time over three days on Graig campus.