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Access to HE Medicine Course in Lambeth

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCN London Region

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact South Bank Colleges for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Medicine Course in Lambeth. Classes run at London South Bank Technical College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Some learners may study free, and fees may apply for others. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or a Distinction or Merit on a Level 2 Diploma to enrol. The course covers the science and academic skills that UK universities expect from applicants to medicine and medical bioscience degrees. It's a recognised university access course for adults who want to move into higher education.

Who this course is for

Are you already working in a medicine or medical bioscience-based role and are looking to up-skill? Do you have you past-experience of the medical sector and would like to return to education? Are you looking to increase your specialisation or change your study direction? Would you like to advance to Higher Education but are worried that your lack of qualifications is a barrier? If you answered yes to any of those questions, and are aged 19 or over, then we have the perfect course to help you achieve your goals.The Access to HE Diploma (Medicine) meets the requirements of the QAA Approved Subject Descriptor for Medicine. The subject descriptor has been approved by QAA and was developed in consultation with The Medical Schools Council (MSC) and other HE and FE specialists.

Entry requirements

5 GCSES at grade 9-4 including both English Language/Literature and Maths or a Distinction/Merit on a level 2 Diploma will be required.

What you will learn

  • You'll study biological sciences, including cell biology, genetics, and human physiology.
  • You'll develop chemistry knowledge relevant to medical and bioscience degree programmes.
  • You'll practise academic writing and research skills at university level.
  • You'll analyse scientific data and present findings clearly.
  • You'll build understanding of how the body works and how disease affects it.
  • You'll develop the study skills and independent learning habits that degree-level work requires.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at London South Bank Technical College, with a mix of taught lessons, group work, and independent study. Assessment is through written assignments, essays, and science-based tasks completed throughout the course. There are no formal exams at the end. Your work is assessed against the standards set for the Access to HE Diploma, and a pass, merit, or distinction grade is awarded on completion.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London South Bank Technical College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Medical doctor, after completing a medicine degree and foundation training
  • Biomedical scientist, working in NHS or private laboratory settings
  • Pharmacist, after completing a pharmacy degree and registration
  • Physician associate, supporting doctors in clinical settings
  • Dentist, after completing a dentistry degree
  • Nurse, after completing a nursing degree or apprenticeship
  • Healthcare scientist, working in specialist diagnostic or research roles

What you could study next

This Level 3 Access to HE Medicine Qualification is designed to meet the entry requirements for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and biomedical science degrees at UK universities. After completing it, you could apply for a BSc in Biomedical Science, a Medicine (MBChB or MBBS) degree, or a Pharmacy degree. Some universities also accept it for nursing and allied health programmes. Check individual university entry requirements, as some medicine courses also require UKCAT or BMAT test results alongside the Access to HE Diploma.

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