Course description
Access to Higher Education Diploma Biomedical Science (Distance Learning)
Our Access to HE Diplomas give you the opportunity to apply for a degree in Biomedical Science, or other related degrees such as Biochemistry.
This can lead to a career working as a scientist or laboratory specialist in the NHS, the private sector, forensics, or research.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Access to Science Diplomas
You need to have a UK residential address to study this qualification.
Although there are no formal entry requirements for this Access to HE Diploma, to meet university entry requirements you may need GCSEs or further credits at Level 2. If you do not have these already, you can study them with us.
Our experience and strong relationships with universities means that our Access to HE Diplomas are well suited to meet both their entry requirements and to prepare you for undergraduate study.
Our Access to HE Diplomas are fully accredited through an Authorised Validating Agency (AVA) and regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), so are part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute website
Outcome / Qualification etc.
All of our Access to HE Diplomas are fully accredited by recognised awarding bodies who are regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the official regulator for Access to HE. This means that our Access to HE Diplomas are accepted by the majority of universities and Higher Education Institutions in the UK.
Training Course Content
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) Option 1
Subject Set: Developmental
- Developmental - Preparing to Progress
- Developmental - Writing for Academic Purposes
Subject Set: Biology
- Biology - Introduction to Cell Biology
- Biology - Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Skeleton and Muscles
- Biology - Homeostasis, Coordination and Control and the Excretory Systems
- Biology - Biomolecules and Key Biochemical Principles (Ex)
- Biology - Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Gastro-Intestinal Systems
- Biology - Practical Investigation (Biology)
Subject Set: Chemistry
- Chemistry - Introduction to Chemistry
- Chemistry - Core Principles of Chemistry (Ex)
- Chemistry - Planning a Practical Investigation (Chemistry)
Subject Set: Physics
- Physics - Introduction to Physics
- Physics - Radiology
- Physics - Medical Uses of Radioisotopes
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) Option 3
- Subject Set: Developmental
- Developmental - Preparing to Progress
- Developmental - Writing for Academic Purposes
Subject Set: Human Physiology
- Human Physiology - Introduction to Cell Biology
- Human Physiology - Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Skeleton and Muscles
- Human Physiology - Aspects of Human Physiology (Ex)
- Human Physiology - Practical Investigation (Human Physiology)
Subject Set: Chemistry
- Chemistry - Introduction to Chemistry
- Chemistry - Applied Biochemistry
- Chemistry - Core Principles of Chemistry (Ex)
- Chemistry - Further Organic Chemistry
- Chemistry - Planning a Practical Investigation (Chemistry)
Subject Set: Physics
- Physics - Introduction to Physics
- Physics - Radiology
- Physics - Medical Uses of Radioisotopes
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) Option 4
- Developmental - Preparing to Progress
- Developmental - Writing for Academic Purposes
Subject Set: Human Physiology
- Human Physiology - Introduction to Cell Biology
- Human Physiology - Aspects of Human Physiology (Ex)
- Human Physiology - Practical Investigation (Human Physiology)
Subject Set: Chemistry
- Chemistry - Introduction to Chemistry
- Chemistry - Applied Biochemistry
- Chemistry - Core Principles of Chemistry (Ex)
- Chemistry - Planning a Practical Investigation (Chemistry)
Subject Set: Physics
- Physics - Introduction to Physics
- Physics - Radiology
- Physics - Medical Uses of Radioisotopes
- Physics - Principles of Physics
Course delivery details
Our Access to HE Diplomas are delivered completely online. This means that you can study when it suits you, your family, and your job. With our learning materials and your own personal tutor, you will have the one-to-one support and guidance that you need to succeed when studying an Access Diploma online.
Continuing Studies
Not all careers need a degree, and an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science is also an excellent way to maximise your job prospects, such as:
- Medical and laboratory support
- Science Technician