Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Medicine

This course not only prepares students to study Medicine or Medical Sciences at University it will also help to improve your practical methods and critical thinking skills.

Designed for adult learners, our Access to HE qualifications bridge the gap between GCSEs and higher education and are recognised by many universities in the UK. This course has been developed for adult learners who want to study medicine or medical sciences at university.

You will study mandatory units such as:

• Professional Behaviours for Medicine Practitioners
• study skills
• use and comprehension of numerical data

In addition you will study specialist topics such as:

• Atoms, Ions and Molecules
• Characteristics and Reactions of Organic Compounds
• Cellular Structure and Biological Molecules
• Structures and functions of the major body systems
• Applications of Scientific
• Statistical and Epidemiological Problems

The study skills units will help you to develop your academic writing, numeracy and research skills. The core modules in biology, chemistry and maths will give you the underpinning knowledge needed for university and a career in medical professions. This course will also help you develop transferable skills valued by employers, including IT, teamwork, communication, problem-solving and time management.

A range of assessment types will be used, including timed assessments, presentations, essays and practical reports.

5 GCSEs at a 5 and above to include English, Maths and 2 Science GCSEs. To have booked either BMAT or UCAT assessments (medical entrance exams). Please note that some universities will require a 6 or above in GCSE Maths, English and Science