Post 16 and Post 18 Education Options in Mid and South Essex
Whether you’re interested in pursuing A Levels, a BTEC qualification, a T-Level qualification, an apprenticeship or a university degree, aspiring healthcare professionals are well-supported by our local institutions. Explore your options here.
Exploring Post-16 and Post-18 Healthcare study options in Mid and South Essex
Mid and South Essex is home to numerous high-quality educational providers offering diverse and comprehensive healthcare courses for post-16 and post-18 students.
Whether you’re interested in pursuing A Levels, a BTEC qualification, a T-Level qualification, an apprenticeship or a university degree, aspiring healthcare professionals are well-supported by our local institutions.
As the demand for skilled healthcare workers grows, these educational pathways not only prepare students for employment but also build a foundation for lifelong careers in one of the most vital sectors.
Students equipped with the right knowledge and skills can truly make a difference in their communities, paving the way for a brighter future in healthcare.
Post-16 Options: Colleges and Sixth Forms
Chelmsford College is a general Further Education college offering a variety of courses, both vocational and professional and are based across two campuses in Chelmsford.
Moulsham Street
Princes Road
Studying at Chelmsford College goes beyond earning a qualification. It’s about developing essential life skills, forming lasting friendships, and gaining a head start in your dream career.
Whether you are about to leave school, want to study part-time to improve your skills or would like to get onto an Apprenticeship programme, Chelmsford College can help.
Visit Chelmsford College’s website for further details on the courses and programmes offered.
South Essex College offers a broad range of vocational, apprenticeship and academic courses for 16 to 18-year-olds and operates a number of campuses across Mid and South Essex including:
Southend City College Campus
Basildon Campus
Thurrock Campus
Stephenson Road Campus
Luckyn Lane Campus
There are over 500 learning opportunities that will set you on the path to a fantastic career in a variety of industries including healthcare.
South Essex College believes that everyone, no matter what age should benefit from first class education and training that will help you develop the skills and confidence you need to realise your full potential.
Visit South Essex College’s website for further details on the courses and programmes offered.
USP College has career pathways at the centre of its ethos and will make sure your end goal or career choice is considered from day one.
USP College offers a variety of A-Levels and Professional programmes that have a clear progression routes to university and their qualifications are clustered into complimentary groups so that you can be taught the skills that match the skills you will need for your future.
USP College programmes are based at their Mid and South Essex campuses:
USP Palmer’s College
USP Seevic College
USP XTEND Digital Campus
USP College take a career-focused approach to all of their courses and will help you to discover the right pathway for you.
Visit USP College’s website for further details on the courses and programmes offered.
In Essex, there are around 90 sixth forms that offer a variety of qualifications and courses for young people aged between 16 and 18.
Sixth Form provision usually includes A-Levels, Vocational qualifications or foundation courses and tends to focus on level 3 programmes which are the next step up from GCSE’s. Sixth Forms also offer some technical and vocational learning including T-Levels and applied general qualifications.
Sixth Forms are usually attached to a secondary school but some are independent.
If you are looking for Sixth Form provision in Mid and South Essex, see the websites below for further information.
The University of Essex puts student success at the centre of everything they do and are dedicated to excellence in education.
Their determination to make a difference in society means they’re ranked 58th in the global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, which ranked more than 1,400 universities around the world and they offer a wide variety of learning programmes and apprenticeship options.
The University of Essex has three campuses across the region:
Colchester Campus
Southend Campus
Loughton Campus
Their Faculty of Science and Health brings together six academic departments and schools that make diverse contributions to the University’s strategic mission as a globally competitive, research-intensive and student focused institution.
With research specialisms and impact in health, life sciences, psychology, artificial intelligence, robotics, mathematics and Big Data, there are strong links to relevant industries and organisations from the NHS to technology companies and many of the degree programmes offer a placement year or year abroad giving the opportunity to develop additional skills and enhance your CV with relevant work experience.
Visit The University of Essex’s website for further details on the courses and programmes offered.
Anglia Ruskin University is an innovative global university and are academically ambitious for both themselves and their students.
Anglia Ruskin University was named the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 which recognised their success in delivering high-impact initiatives across their campuses and they have four campuses in the East of England, two of these are in Mid and South Essex. Campuses include:
Cambridge Campus
Peterborough Campus
Chelmsford Campus
Writtle Campus
Anglia Ruskin University is the largest provider of health and social care courses in the East of England and are proud to train doctors in Essex’s first School of Medicine. Students learn in facilities which mirror real life clinical situations and graduate with skills to impact people’s lives.
Visit Anglia Ruskin University’s website for further details on the courses and programmes offered.
