Access to HE Diploma (Science) – DISTANCE

All Diplomas are 60 credits, irrespective of the place, subject or mode of study. Of the 60 credits 45 must be from graded units concerned with academic subject content, with the remaining 15 credits to be achieved from ungraded units. In addition, all students must study a minimum of ten 3 credit units and at least one 9 or 6 credit unit, which may or may not be graded: Halesowen college offers two pathways within the access to HE Science diploma which are:

Medical and Health pathway which covers the following modules:

• Academic writing skills
• Reading and Note taking
• The structure and functions of cells
• Atoms, Bonds and Structure
• The properties & applications of Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Cell Divisions and genetics
• Moles, Equations and Acids
• The Laws of Physics
• Human Musculoskeletal System
• Chemistry of Drugs ad Medicines
• Radioactivity in Medicine
• Endocrine System
• Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria & Acid-Base Equilibria
• Waves and Optics
• Infection & Immunity

The following progression routes were agreed at the point of validation as being appropriate choices for students who achieve the Access to HE Diploma Science pursuing the Medical and Health pathway subject to the course entry requirements and application process.

• Occupational Therapist
• Public Health Officer
• Community Support Worker
• Sexual Health / Substance Misuse Worker
• Healthcare Science Associate
• Biomedical laboratory Assistant
• NHS 111Health Advisor
• Wellbeing Coach
• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Biochemical pathway which covers the following modules:

• Academic writing skills
• Reading and Note taking
• The structure and functions of cells
• Atoms, Bonds and Structure
• Cell Divisions and genetics
• Moles, Equations and Acids
• Nutrition and Digestion
• Redox and periodicity
• Human Musculoskeletal System
• Chemistry of Drugs ad Medicines
• Nervous System
• Chemistry of Pollution
• Endocrine System
• Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria & Acid-Base Equilibria
• Infection & Immunity
• The Cause and Control of Disease

Will this course lead to a formal qualification?

The following progression routes were agreed at the point of validation as being appropriate choices for students who achieve the Access to HE Diploma Science (Biochemical), subject to the course entry requirements and application process.

• Physiotherapist
• Laboratory technician (Chemistry, Biology)
• Paramedic
• Podiatrist
• Pharmacist
• Dietetics
• Environmental Health
• Occupational Therapy
• Prosthetics
• Speech Therapist
• Marine Biologist