Access to HE Diploma - Medicine (ACRMED) | Richmond Upon Thames College

Access to Higher Education

Students who are studying the Access to HE Medicine Diploma at Richmond upon Thames College study:

21 credits of Chemistry
15 credits of Biology
3 credits of Mathematics
6 credits of Physics
15 credits of Study Skills.

The Study Skills units are not graded but the other 45 credits can be gained at Pass, Merit or Distinction. Medical Schools have specifically chosen these. This is a rigorous course that demands 100% commitment.

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Entry requirements
Access to Medicine is a rigorous Access course that prepares students for the high demands for Medical School.

The entry requirements for this course are as follows:
- GCSE grades 6 and above (grade High B and above) in GCSE Mathematics
- GCSE grades 6 and above (grade High B and above) in GCSE English
- GCSE grades 6 and above (grade High B and above) in GCSE Science.
Who is the course for?

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Medicine) is a Level 3 qualification that prepares people, above the age of 19, without traditional qualifications for the rigorous demands of Medical School.

The qualification gives you the relevant academic subject knowledge needed for a medical degree and the opportunity to develop study skills to help you succeed. It is well established and widely accepted by universities, qualifying for UCAS tariff points that are comparable to the tariff points for three A-Levels.
Study methods

You will be taught through a variety of study methods which may include the following: classroom teaching, home learning, practical activities, presentations, group work, remote learning and research.
How is the course assessed?

This is a coursework-based course in which the forms of assessment may include: written reports, presentations, tests, examinations and practical experiments.

Students must complete 60 credits to gain the Access to HE qualification. Of these credits, 45 credits are graded as pass, merit or distinction and 15 credits are ungraded.
More information

There are a number of trips associated with this course that are available to enhance your application to University. These include the Royal College of Surgeons, Wellcome Trust and the Science Museum, to name a few.

There will also be talks from Alumni students and other professional guest speakers which will help guide you to where you want to go. High levels of commitment are required for this course.
Where Next – Job Opportunities
With further training, students' progress onto a range of medical courses such as:
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Dental Hygiene
- Biomedicine to name a few.
Where Next – Further Studies

Learners often but not exclusively progress to Higher Education study to medical-related careers.
How to apply

To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.