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Access to HE Medicine Course in Richmond upon Thames

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCN London Region

Free if you're on a low income. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact HRUC for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Medicine Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Richmond College, full-time during the day. Tuition fees may apply, though the course may be free for some learners. This level 3 access to HE medicine qualification is designed for adults who want to meet the academic demands of medical school without traditional qualifications. You'll build the subject knowledge needed for a medicine degree and develop the study skills to support you through it. The course runs over 33 weeks and earns UCAS tariff points recognised by universities.

Who this course is for

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Medicine) is a Level 3 qualification that prepares people, above the age of 19, without traditional qualifications for the rigorous demands of Medical School.

The qualification gives you the relevant academic subject knowledge needed for a medical degree and the opportunity to develop study skills to help you succeed. It is well established and widely accepted by universities.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the biological sciences that underpin medical training, including human physiology and anatomy.
  • You'll develop scientific reasoning and the ability to evaluate evidence.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills suited to university-level study.
  • You'll explore chemistry and biochemistry relevant to medicine.
  • You'll practise the study and time-management skills needed to succeed at medical school.
  • You'll gain UCAS tariff points comparable to A Level grades for university applications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Richmond College, covering science subjects and academic skills. Assessment is through a combination of assignments and examinations across the units that make up the Diploma. Your work is assessed throughout the course, not just at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Medical doctor: complete a medicine degree and foundation training
  • Biomedical scientist: degree-level route into laboratory and diagnostic work
  • Pharmacist: pharmacy degree entry supported by this qualification
  • Physician associate: postgraduate route after a relevant degree
  • Dentist: some dental schools accept Access to HE qualifications
  • Nurse: this qualification can support nursing degree applications

What you could study next

  • Medicine (MBChB or MBBS) degree: the primary destination this Diploma prepares you for, subject to university entry requirements and interview.
  • Biomedical Science degree: a strong alternative if your interests lean toward laboratory science.
  • Nursing or Midwifery degree: universities accept the Access to HE Diploma for health-related degree programmes.
  • Pharmacy degree: another healthcare degree route open to Access to HE graduates.
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