Access to HE Diploma (Healthcare Professions) - Level 3 - Dartford

Applications Open - 26th September 2025

Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

How to Apply - Apply through KentChoices

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

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The Access to Nursing and Healthcare Professions course is a one year course for students over 19 without the standard qualifications to enter higher education. The course comprises of Level 3 units (A level equivalent) in Health Studies, Psychology and Biology. Students without GCSE Maths and/or English language at C or above can study GCSE Maths and GCSE English language while studying the Access course at no additional cost. As many degree courses related to nursing require relevant work experience, students are encouraged to undertake paid or voluntary work experience in a care setting while studying the Access course.

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You must be 19 or over.

Applicants are assessed in Maths and English before interview.

Higher Education - Degree courses in all aspects of nursing including adult nursing, mental health nursing, children’s nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, radiography, public health & health studies.