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Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Combined and Medical Sciences)

If you are interested in taking the next steps towards a career in the life sciences or medical science professions, such as optometry, radiography, audiology, biomedical science, or neuroscience - our Access to HE Diploma in Combined and Medical Sciences is the course for you.

Access courses are designed for students who want a fast track route to university or to progress into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications. Access courses have featured at Hopwood Hall for many years - changing the lives of many students. We're also proud to say that our achievement and success rates are amongst the best in the country.

You can expect to be in class 12 hours a week usually over two days - timetables are subject to change. You will need 12-20 hours outside of class to complete assignment work. 

Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Combined and Medical Sciences)

If you are interested in taking the next steps towards a career in the life sciences or medical science professions, such as optometry, radiography, audiology, biomedical science, or neuroscience - our Access to HE Diploma in Combined and Medical Sciences is the course for you.

Access courses are designed for students who want a fast track route to university or to progress into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications. Access courses have featured at Hopwood Hall for many years - changing the lives of many students. We're also proud to say that our achievement and success rates are amongst the best in the country.

You can expect to be in class 12 hours a week usually over two days - timetables are subject to change. You will need 12-20 hours outside of class to complete assignment work. 

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements include GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Combined Science at Grade 4/C or above, in addition to GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above.

It is important to note that an Access to HE Diploma is a challenging and intense course, and you need to be highly motivated, dedicated and have a positive attitude to learning and succeeding.

Details

Whilst studying the Access to HE Diploma in Combined and Medical Sciences, you will complete units in the following modules, but these can be subject to change:

Biology:

  • The Cell
  • The Musculoskeletal System
  • Genetics
  • Homeostasis

Chemistry: 

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Reacting Amounts
  • Structure and Bonding
  • Periodicity

Physics:

  • Non-Ionising Medical Imaging
  • X Ray Spectra and Medical uses of X Rays
  • Properties of Matter
  • Physics of the Senses.

In addition to these subject specific modules, the course includes developmental units to support you in developing your academic skills in preparation for university.

Work Experience

There are no formal work experience requirements on this course.

Progression

Access to Higher Education courses are designed for students who want a fast track route to university or to progress into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications. Access courses have featured at Hopwood Hall for numerous years – changing the lives of many students.

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