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Overview
This course is QAA accredited and validated through AIM Awards.
The Access to HE Diploma (Science) will enable you to study a range of units in Biology, Chemistry and Medical Physics.
Students on this pathway are expected to progress to careers in a wide range of science-related professions such as Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Dental Hygiene & Therapy, Optometry, Forensics, Dietetics, Radiotherapy & Oncology, etc.
This course is completed in one year. You will attend college 2 days and half days per week, and you will need to do a similar amount of independent study in addition to college attendance. This is considered to be a full-time course of study.
How you’ll learn
The units you will study include:
- Human Cell Biology
- Biological Control Systems
- Nutrition & Digestion
- Human Respiratory & Cardiac Sys
- Genetics
- Human Immunity
- Atoms, Bonding & Stoichiometry
- Practical Science Project
- Medical Physics
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
Applicants must have achieved GCSE English and maths at grade C / 4 before starting the course. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications in English and maths may be considered. If you do not hold Level 2 qualifications, please contact us to discuss your options.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
Careers it can lead to
With further study or experience
- Biochemists and Biomedical Scientists £37,400 a year
- Biological Scientists £65,800 a year
- Physical Scientists £45,300 a year
- Chemical Scientists £44,300 a year
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- Environment Professionals £38,200 a year
- Natural and Social Science Professionals £29,300 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Fees and funding
Financial support
We also have a range of other financial support available.
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Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you an offer, then invite you to enrol.