Information for learners
Is this the right qualification for you?
The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health and Human Sciences) is a Level 3 qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university.
The qualification gives you the relevant academic subject knowledge needed for higher education study and the opportunity to develop study skills to help you to succeed. It is well established and widely accepted by universities, qualifying for UCAS tariff points that are comparable to the tariff points for three A levels.
Learners primarily progress to Higher Education study in areas related to Health and Human Sciences. These may include some of the following areas of Degree level study:
- Nursing
- Radiography
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Dietetics and Nutrition
- Biomedical Sciences
- Midwifery
- Sports Science
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Psychology and Osteopathy.
In addition, some colleges offer internal progression to, for example, their Higher National Diplomas in Health and Social Care.
You can find out more about the Access to HE Diploma in our Guide for Learners and Learner Area.