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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) - Health & Medical Science Pathway


Stonebridge College.

Summary

Price
£2,538 inc VAT
Finance options
Finance options available
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
342 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
Open College Network West Midlands Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science)
Awarded by Stonebridge Associated Colleges

Overview

This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) is suitable if you wish to pursue a Health and Medicine related course at university, but don’t have the required entry qualifications. It’s been created for learners who’ve been out of full time education for some time.

Description

Your Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) 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.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper. The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 342 hrs.

Who is this course for?

This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science)** is suited to those who are looking to pursue a career in Health and Medicine. The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) is a popular, nationally recognised qualification designed to provide you with the skills needed to apply for education degree courses at universities.

Requirements

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.

Learners should, however, be aware that Universities each apply their own admissions criteria, and these vary broadly depending on the reputation and popularity of the university and of the degree programme that relates ...

Career path

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):

Education
Research and Development
Public and Private Health Service

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.