Access to Higher Education | Diploma in Health & Health Sciences | Level 3
Why this course?
On this course you’ll develop your knowledge in a range of health science disciplines that will prepare you for entry into higher education.
As well learning about areas such as anatomy and biology, genetics, human physiology and chemistry, psychology you will also be provided with the ideal opportunity to improve your general academic skills.
You will also be supported with your UCAS application and to prepare for university admissions interviews.
The course consists of 60 credits. All units are at Level 3.
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Entry requirements
You must have a GCSE grade 9-4 (A* - C) in English and Maths
(or recognised equivalent).
Successful applicants with a grade 3 (D) in Maths can retake this required qualification alongside this Access course.
You will be required to attend an interview with a member of the department.
Course units
Access to Health and Health Sciences is an intensive course with an ethos of hard work and commitment. You will be supported to achieve the highest grades you can in every formal assignment, and encouraged to find solutions to the challenges you will meet on the way. This is what makes our course the very best preparation for university and for the professional arena in the future.
The full Access Diploma is worth 60 level three credits; 45 are graded credits and the remaining 15 must be achieved but are ungraded.
Graded units:
- Cells, Tissues and Organs for Healthcare
- Homeostasis for Healthcare
- The Musculoskeletal System for Healthcare
- Reproductive Biology for Healthcare
- Blood, Circulation and Gaseous Exchange for Healthcare
- Mendelian and Applied Genetics for Healthcare
- Disease and Body Defence
- Biochemistry
- Enzymes
- Drugs and Food Additives
- The Effects of Stress
- Applied Stress Management
- Extended Independent Academic Research
Ungraded units:
- Critical Thinking
- Reviewing and Planning for the Future
- Research Skills for Academic Study
- Using ICT for Study
- Practical Mathematics for Nursing
Why the MET?
- Two specialised laboratories - chemistry and microbiology.
- Online access to course documents, resources and study support through the MET’s virtual learning environment.
- Library and computing facilities.
- Access to the MET’s student services, including career advice and additional learning support.
- A hair and beauty salon, both open to the public and offering exceptional value.
What's next?
Preparation for entry onto most health-related degree programmes at universities across the country.
This course is a recognised entry qualification to higher education into many roles allied to medicine, such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic practice, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and operating department practice.
The progression rate to university is very high with the majority of students securing their first choice.
Cost & Finance
The course fee for 21/22 entry is £3,384.00.
Level 3 entitlement
Course is free if you meet the following criteria
If you will be aged 19-23 when your course begins and you have not already achieved a full Level 3 or above, you may not have to pay any fees. For more information, please speak to our Admissions team: admissions@gbmc.ac.uk | 01273 667704
Advanced Learner Loan
You may be eligible to apply for a loan to meet the course costs of your qualification fees. This is paid directly to the College on your behalf. For more information about Advanced Learner Loans, please click here.
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