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Free Access to HE Medical Sciences Course in Welwyn Garden City

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Medical Sciences Course in Welwyn Garden City. Classes run at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 access to HE medical sciences qualification is designed for adults who want to move into higher education. The course runs over 33 weeks and gives you a thorough grounding in scientific principles. You'll cover topics relevant to medicine and medical sciences, building the academic skills universities expect. Entry requires an interview and initial assessments in English and maths.

You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Medical Sciences, awarded by Gateway Qualifications and recognised by UK universities.

Who this course is for

The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Medicine and Medical Sciences is a one-year course for adults who wish to pursue Higher Education.

The aim of the qualification is to provide an opportunity for adults who may not have studied at Level 3 previously, and therefore require a qualification to gain access to university or other higher education courses.

This programme provides a thorough grounding in scientific principles in preparation for study in the areas of medicine or medical sciences.

The course particularly suits those who have been out of full-time education for some time or who wish to change careers.

Entry requirements

Access to HE is an intensive course and it is important that you understand the commitment. We will ask you to complete initial assessments in English and maths. We would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you are working at Level 1 in maths and Level 2 in English (GCSE level). In addition you will have an interview with an Access to HE lecturer.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop scientific knowledge in biology, chemistry, and related medical sciences.
  • You'll study human anatomy and physiology as they relate to medicine.
  • You'll learn how to analyse and interpret scientific data.
  • You'll practise academic writing and research skills at university level.
  • You'll explore key concepts in health, disease, and the human body.
  • You'll build study skills needed for degree-level learning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching at the college, with a mix of lectures, group work, and guided study. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll complete units across the year, each assessed separately. Your tutor will give feedback throughout to help you meet the standard universities require.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Medical student, progresses to a medicine degree at university.
  • Biomedical science student, enters a biomedical sciences degree programme.
  • Nursing student, uses the Diploma to apply for nursing at university.
  • Healthcare science student, moves into a health sciences degree.
  • Pharmacy student, applies for a pharmacy degree with this qualification.

What you could study next

  • BSc Biomedical Sciences, a degree for those interested in laboratory and clinical science.
  • MBBS or MBChB Medicine, the undergraduate route to becoming a doctor, for which this Diploma is a recognised entry qualification.
  • BSc Nursing, for those aiming to register as a nurse after university.
  • BSc Pharmacology or Pharmacy, for those interested in medicines and their effects.
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