Access to Higher Education
Access to HE Diploma (Medicine)
This Level 3 qualification is aimed at adult learners who are looking to return to education to gain the qualifications they need to enter higher education. Students can progress into fields such as medicine, pharmacology, bio-medical science and research. This diploma is being offered through Skills and Education Group to meet the need for non-traditional access into the medical field in higher education.
This qualification is run over three days per week and prepares students for university degrees in medical fields. You will receive approximately 15 hours contact per week with our supportive team of expert lecturers, including time with your Personal Tutor who will support you with your university application, along with any personal issues you may have.
In addition to this, we expect students to carry out an equivalent amount of personal study, for example reading around the subject, writing up notes and completing assignments. There will also be opportunities for collaborative working with your fellow students and you will be signposted to live and virtual events in the city which will enrich your learning experience.
About the course
Chemistry (15 credits)
Biology (21 credits)
Maths (3 credits)
Physics (6 credits)
Study skills (15 credits)
This course is suitable for applicants aged 19+ and for those looking to proceed to university level study.
Students should already hold (or be in the process of obtaining):
Grade 6/B or above in GCSE English Language
Grade 6/B or above in GCSE Maths
Grade 6/B or above in GCSE Science
Work experience relevant to the career you wish to pursue is desirable.
If you have qualifications from outside of the UK you must establish the equivalency of these using, for instance, NARIC, and provide proof at enrolment.
Assessment will take place continuously throughout the year, on a module-by-module basis. There are approximately 30 assessments in total, these will take a variety of forms, including (but not limited to): Time constrained assessment (TCA), essays,
Students who successfully complete this course may progress onto higher education programmes such as: BSc Biomedical Science BMBS Medicine BSc Pharmaceutical Science BSc Pharmacology.
The full cost for this course is approximately £3,384. If you are aged 19-23 and do not already have a full level 3 qualification, the qualification will be fully funded. If this does not apply, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Please note: all quoted fees are subject to change.
Most students fund this course by applying for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan from the government, although it is also possible to self-fund either as a lump sum or in installments.There are no additional fees associated with this Diploma, as all practical equipment required is provided.Students will need to supply their own stationery, and some choose to buy their own textbooks, although physical and electronic copies of key texts are available from the college's Learning Resource Centre.
Student case study
“I'm so grateful to my tutors for their support. I am now on my way to fulfilling my ambition of studying medicine. My message to others is if I can do it, you can too.”
Zahra - Access to HE in Diploma in Medicine
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Key Information
Course Code
P00616
Subject Area
Health and Social Care
Campus
Hillsborough Campus