Access to Biomedical Science

Course Overview

Our Level 3 courses are designed to give learners the UCAS points needed to progress to university. The courses are fully online courses, where you can access the course materials and assessments 24 hours a day. The course takes 6-12 months to complete.

What You Will Study

Throughout this course you study 18 units over different subject areas including Biology and Chemistry. Some of the units are:

• Cell Division and Genetic Variation
• Nutrition and Digestion
• Chemistry of Drugs and Medicine
• Chemistry of Pollution
  

• Attendance Expectations

  There is no on-site attendance required, though students are expected to undertake 10-15 hours study per week. With 1:1 tutorials available.

• How You Will Be Assessed

  You will be assessed through a variety of different methods, including written essays, presentations and timed control assessments.

• Entry Requirements

  GCSE Grade 9-4 in English and Maths.

  GCSE Grade 9-4 in Science would be beneficial.

• Fee Information

  £3,384

  Students who were under 24 as at the 31st August who do not already hold a Level 3 qualification (eg. A levels or Level 3 BTec) may not have to pay fees, this is dependent on your postcode.

  All other students can apply for the Advanced Learner Loan to cover the fees. This is a type of student loan, but if you progress to university and complete your degree, the loan will be cancelled and consequently your Access course will be free. You can find out more about the Advanced Learner Loan here: www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

• Further Study

  Upon success completion of this course this will allow students to progress to many different university courses including:

  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical Science
  • Higher Level Apprenticeships