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Key details

Course areas
Health and Social CareScience
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Start date
Monday 7th September 2026
End date
Friday 2nd July 2027
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Fees
£1,090.00
Course code
Parent course code:C056356 Child course code: Q056358
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you are interested in or currently working in the healthcare, social care or science sector or looking to progress onto an Access course.

Units include:

  • Biology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Digital Skills
  • Study skills
  • Employability skills

You can expect to study with our knowledgeable and friendly teachers who have relevant industry experience. 

Course information

College Certificate 

You must have a Level 1 qualification in a related subject e.g. Health and Social Care or experience within the healthcare, social care or science sector.  You must be working towards a GCSE grade 2 or above in English and maths  or a functional skills level 2 in English and maths. 

You will complete a portfolio of evidence 

Upon successful completion of this course, you can gain employment within the sector or progress onto Access to Higher Education: Health Professions, Access to Life Science, Access to Social Science and Access to Social Work.

Careers related to this course

Select career:

Midwifery Nurses

Potential Earnings

£51,458.12

Average Earnings

£34,177.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing

People in these occupations diagnose, assess, and treat health problems, operate medical technology, and care for patients.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.

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Access to Higher Education: Social Sciences (19+) - Full-time