Access to HE Diploma (Science)
This one year, full-time course will help you achieve the qualification you need to gain entry to a degree course at university then a career as a pharmacist, paramedic scientist, medical technician, operating department practitioner, orthotics operative, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, radiotherapist and more.
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Access to Higher Education Diploma (from 2014 onwards)
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
AH158-AD01
Course Length:
35
Start Date:
14/09/2026
Subject Area:
HEALTHCARE, SCIENCE & EDUCATION
Overview
This one year, full-time course will help you achieve the qualification you need to gain entry to a degree course at university then a career as a pharmacist, paramedic scientist, medical technician, operating department practitioner, orthotics operative, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, radiotherapist and more.
Fees
Tuition Fee: £3384.00
This course may be free if you are aged 19-23 and do not already hold a full level 3, or higher, qualification.
If you’re eligible to pay the full cost of the course, you could choose to fund this with an Advanced Learner Loan; if you then successfully complete your Access course and then a Higher Education course, you won’t have to pay a penny back!
To learn more, visit www.bit.ly/bc-learner-loans
There is also the option to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment
Courses fees are subject to change.
This course may be free if you are aged 19-23 and do not already hold a full level 3, or higher, qualification.
If you’re eligible to pay the full cost of the course, you could choose to fund this with an Advanced Learner Loan; if you then successfully complete your Access course and then a Higher Education course, you won’t have to pay a penny back!
To learn more, visit www.bit.ly/bc-learner-loans
There is also the option to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
You will study the following academic modules:
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry
These modules then contain a variety of units, including:
• Organisation of the Body
• Analytical Chemistry
• Physics of the Senses
In addition, you’ll study a selection of developmental skills units that underpin the research, essay writing, study and critical skills required for this course, and which will support your future academic studies at university.
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry
These modules then contain a variety of units, including:
• Organisation of the Body
• Analytical Chemistry
• Physics of the Senses
In addition, you’ll study a selection of developmental skills units that underpin the research, essay writing, study and critical skills required for this course, and which will support your future academic studies at university.
How Will I Be Assessed?
You’ll be assessed in a variety of ways including essays, presentations, timed assignments and workbooks. Although there is no formal examination, you are expected to work on assignments in your own time as part of directed study.
Entry Requirements
You will need English and Maths GCSE at grades 9-4 (A-C) as well as a Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Science prior to enrolling on this course.
You may also need additional GCSEs if they’re required for entry to your chosen university course, so you’re advised to investigate potential university progression routes to establish the specific entry requirements they may require.
You may also need additional GCSEs if they’re required for entry to your chosen university course, so you’re advised to investigate potential university progression routes to establish the specific entry requirements they may require.
I'm Interested, What Next?
You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest.
Future Opportunities
Many of our learners progress to undergraduate degrees at local and national universities in science subjects, for example, single honours degrees in biology, physics or chemistry.
Who Can I Speak To?
In the first instance please send a message to healthscience@boltoncc.ac.uk
Anything Else I Need to Know?
This course is highly demanding, both academically and in terms of demands on your time.
You will have four taught sessions per week, equating to approximately 10 hours of contact time in College.
In addition, you’ll be expected to participate in independent study to prepare for future lessons and assignments, and it’s advisable that you also have in place suitable vocationally-specific workplace experience, as this will enhance your university application.
You will have four taught sessions per week, equating to approximately 10 hours of contact time in College.
In addition, you’ll be expected to participate in independent study to prepare for future lessons and assignments, and it’s advisable that you also have in place suitable vocationally-specific workplace experience, as this will enhance your university application.
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