Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) - Biological Science

This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) is designed for those who are interested in a career/degree course in Biological Sciences with units ranging from cell biology to atomic structure. This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) focuses on Bioscience and Biochemistry. There's a range of units for students wishing to pursue careers in these fields. It's been created for learners who've been out of full time education for some time and don't have the required entry qualifications.

This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science)** is designed for those who are interested in a career/degree course in Biological Sciences with units ranging from cell biology to atomic structure.

This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) focuses on Bioscience and Biochemistry. There's a range of units for students wishing to pursue careers in these fields. It's been created for learners who've been out of full time education for some time and don't have the required entry qualifications.

There's no waiting to enrol on a specific start date (traditionally September) as this Access to Higher Education Diploma can be studied from home at anytime in the year. Distance learning allows you to be really flexible with your studies. Fit this online course around your other commitments and responsibilities, such as work or family.Remember that this is distance learning so the Access to Higher Education Diploma fits into your life rather than the other way round. You can choose how long you’d like to study your Access to Higher Education Diploma for. The minimum expected time a learner would take to complete their Access to Higher Education Diploma is 9 months, the maximum is 2 years. After a short amount of time on the course you’ll be capable of things you hadn’t previously thought possible.

All of our course materials are easy to understand, and provide you with a broad range of additional information to support your learning. You'll be allocated a personal tutor who'll have regular contact with you via our platform or e-mail. You'll be responsible for setting your own study schedule to fit around your lifestyle and responsibilities; you can therefore study at your own pace and in your own way.

Whilst you will have a great deal of flexibility with your studies, you'll need to develop the discipline to study independently as well as be realistic about what you can achieve in the time you have available. Contact is all available with fellow students via our unique platform, and through debates and forums where you can share thoughts and ideas.

Your chosen pathway will be made up of a number of units, each of which will require you to complete an assignment. You'll find ‘assessment planners' included within the course materials for each unit; these are designed to help you to complete the relevant assignment. Your personal tutor will be responsible for marking your assignments and giving you with feedback about the work you've produced, and how you can improve.

All assignments provide the evidence required to award you with learning credits. You will need 60 credits to achieve an Access to Higher Education Diploma. Of the 60 credits required, 15 will be ungraded and 45 will be graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction.

The goal is for you to be fully prepared, so you can apply to a University and begin your journey on a biological science related degree course.

After successfully completing an undergraduate course at university, you as a graduate, can enter a wide range of careers. These could include scientist, teacher, researcher, consultant and many more.

If you make the most of your time at university then it will open doors to a range of exciting career options, which could include (but are not limited to):

• Pharmaceuticals
• Government
• Publishing
• Hospitals
• Cosmetics

Learners must have a GCSE in maths and english (or an equivalent), a relevant nvq at level 2 or above and aspire to study a Science related degree at university.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas are widely accepted as an alternative to 'A Levels' for University admission. The programmes have a track record of success in helping students to gain admission to University.