Access to HE Diploma (Science)

This is a Health and Sciences course for health plus pharmaceutical and biomedical pathways.

The course offers a solid foundation in the major scientific areas to enable you to progress to university. You will need to be highly motivated and committed.

There are also additional units to study depending on which pathway you follow, either the science or health pathway.

You could go on to study a range of biology and chemistry related degree programmes at university.

Students will follow the CAVA Access to Science framework.

Course Information

Entry requirements

Applicants should preferably have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above but may be able to take one (not both) of these alongside the Access course depending on their current grade. You will also need to attend an interview where we will discuss your experience, ambitions and other relevant factors in order to ensure that the course is suitable for you.

Assessment

Assessment methods are varied on the course and mirror assessment methods that are likely to be experienced on most university degree programmes. Assessments take the form of essays, presentations, case studies, research project and written examinations. Additionally, assessment for the study skills units is a portfolio of evidence which is compiled throughout the year. Assessments are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction, with the exception of study skills units which are ungraded.

Progression

Employment opportunities can include research scientist, laboratory technician, teacher, nurse, ODP, paramedic, radiographer, Environment Agency work, biomedical scientist, to name but a few.

Modules

Units you may study include:

Cells
Human Physiology
Biochemistry
Inheritance and Evolution
Higher Education Study Skills

Practical/Theory ratio

50/50

Access to HE Diploma (Science)

Course Information

Career Pathways