Health Professions & Social Services
Gateway to Healthcare: Phase 2
Campus
Milton Road Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Start date
Jan 2026
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Course overview
Gateway to Healthcare: Phase 2 can lead towards a rewarding career as a health professional. This course will prepare you for an entry-level healthcare sector job or further study at Edinburgh College. This course will suit those seeking a career change or furthering their studies.
Previous students on this course have gained employment in health care or progressed to Level 6 Health courses, which have led to university places for nursing and allied health professions. Students should complete Gateway to Healthcare: Phase 1 or Preparation for Access to Nursing before commencing this course.
What you will learn
You will have the opportunity to learn in our sector-leading Digital Care Hub facilities, where you will gain hands-on experience working in healthcare settings. You will achieve several practical competencies, enhancing your employability opportunities and providing the academic confidence to take your next educational step. Having completed Phase 1, you will be able to study the health-related science required for healthcare courses at Level 6.
- Practical Caring Skills
- Biology: Cell Biology
- Biology: Micro-organisms
- Roles in Healthcare
- Understanding Mental Health
- Medical Conditions: Nursing Care and Treatment
How the course is assessed
- Group work
- Presentations
- Portfolio building
- Reports
- Closed-book exams
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week for 18 weeks
Entry requirements
- Completed Gateway to Healthcare: Phase 1 or Preparation for Access to Nursing.
- 16 years and over.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- Be clear in your personal statement about your reason for applying and where you would like to work in the future.
- All applicants who meet the entry qualifications may be invited to the College for an information session, after which offers will be made.
English Proficiency Requirements
ILETS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Once Phase 2 is complete, you can progress to SCQF Level 6 Route to Health Professions or other relevant courses, which will give you the entry requirements to study nursing and other allied health professions at a university.
Career options
- Support work roles in health or social care
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 19/01/26 |
| Milton Road Campus | Full time | 19/01/26 |
