Access to HE - Medicine

GCSE grades 9-4 (grade A - C) in GCSE Mathematics.
GCSE grades 9-6 (grade A - C) in GCSE English.
GCSE grades 9-6 (grade A*- C) in GCSE Science. Preferably a Level 3 qualification.

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.

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.

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

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.

With further training, students' progress onto a range of medical courses such as:

• Medicine
  
• Nursing
  
• Dental Hygiene
  
• Biomedicine to name a few.

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

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.