Access to HE Diploma (Health and Physiotherapy)
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Leaflet Code: L142
Overview
Interested in a career in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, sport coaching, exercise science, or sports rehabilitation? The Access to HE Diploma (Health and Physiotherapy) is your route to university and a future in health and sport sciences.
This diploma is designed for adults returning to education—whether you're changing careers, building confidence, or lacking formal qualifications for university entry.
Equivalent to three A Levels, the course develops the academic and subject-specific skills needed for Higher Education.
You’ll study modules in:
• Biology
• Psychology
• Maths and Physics
Plus, you’ll complete units to strengthen your academic writing, research, and study skills.
We’ll support your UCAS application, personal statement, and provide an academic reference.
- Nicholls
- Full Time
- 1 year
- September 2026
Academic Entry Requirements
For entry on to the Access to HE Diploma (Health and Physiotheray) you need to have achieved and have official evidence (e.g. certificates) of:
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and maths (we will also accept IELTS at 6.5 or above with no aspect under 6.0 in place of GCSE English)
You may also complete an initial assessment and an informal interview as part of the application process. If we feel that you are not quite ready for the Access to HE Diploma we may offer you a place on our Pre-Access course (Level 2) which will help you to prepare for Level 3 study whilst studying English and maths qualifications alongside.
How will I be assessed?
A range of assessment methods will be used to assess your progress throughout the academic year. These include: essays, reports, short answer questions, presentations and timed assessments. All assessments are designed to support you in preparing for study at university.
Fees, Finance and Funding
Depending on your circumstances, you may need to pay tuition fees for this Access to Higher Education Diploma.
There are a number of different funding and finance options to help you afford your tuition at The Manchester College, with dedicated support from the government, bursaries and grants, and special loans to cover any tuition fees.
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