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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) Ref. 400/0884/8

Online classroom based course with study materials, tutor support and no exam

Provided by Access Courses Online

Summary

Price
£1,199 inc VAT
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Students are eligible for buy now pay later course finance.

Study method
Online + live classes
Course format What's this?
Video with subtitles and transcript
Duration
9 months · Part-time
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma
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Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
  • Tutor is available to students
  • TOTUM card available but not included in price What's this?

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Overview

The Access to HE Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification designed to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE). The Diploma provides opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education study and also enables learners to develop social and emotional skills such as communication and confidence.

Qualification

Level 3 Diploma

Regulated by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

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Description

To achieve the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) Ref. 400/0884/8 learners must achieve:

  • 45 credits which must be graded, academic subject content at Level 3 only.
  • 15 credits which must be either at Level 2 or Level 3 ungraded (U).

The following are the Unit titles for this Diploma:

  • Cell Biology
  • Body Systems and Homeostasis
  • Aspects of Animal Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Respiration & Circulation
  • Environmental Issues
  • Introduction to Forensic Science
  • Practical Scientific Project
  • Physics
  • An Introduction to Ecology
  • The Investigative Process, Principles & Practical Skills (U)
  • Using the Internet & Email (U)
  • Study Techniques (U)
  • Understanding & Responding to Texts (U)

Who is this course for?

This course is for those who wish to pursue a career within the fields of Science. In our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science), you will develop research skills and the ability to gather, analyse and report on complex scientific data. Science graduates are highly employable, both in specialist areas such as forensic investigation, but also in other associated fields requiring an enquiring, scientific and legal mind.

Requirements

No formal qualifications required - apply now - limited places!

Must be motivated

Must be prepared to follow teachers' instructions

Must have a quiet place to study

Must have a computer with broadband connection

Career path

Degree subjects, leading to careers such as:

  • Analytical chemist
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Detective Forensic scientist
  • Scientific laboratory technician
  • Toxicologist
  • Sports scientist
  • Nutritionist
  • Biologist
  • Chemist
  • Forensic computer analyst
  • Higher education lecturer
  • Science writer
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Environmental manager
  • Sustainability consultant
  • Waste management officer
  • Virolologist
  • Pharmacist

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Provider

Access Courses Online

Access Courses Online is the UK's only online specialist learning provider for Access to HE Diplomas. We are part of the Cambridge Online Education Group and since 2002 have supported thousands of students in getting to university and their dream careers.

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