Lifelong Learning College
Tel: 020 4551 9591
Lifelong Learning College
Tel: 020 4551 9591
A degree in science can open many doors.
The Access to HE
Diploma (Science) provides a progression route into many science degrees such
as biology, chemistry, physics, dental hygiene/therapy, sport and exercise science, environmental
science, forensic science, physiotherapy, radiography.
To complete the Access to HE Diploma you must achieve 60 credits overall.
The 45 Graded Credits for this Diploma consist of: 15 Credits Biology, 15 Credits Chemistry and 15 Credits Physics.
** It is sometimes possible for us to tailor other combinations of units, to suit your needs. Ask, for further details.
You are required to have a GCSE in English Language and Maths at a minimum grade 4/C or above.
Applicants who do not meet these entry requirements but have relevant life or work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Before you start your course you must make sure that you carry out your research and ensure that the Access to HE course will enable you to be meet the entry requirements for your chosen university and course.
At the start of your course, you will be provided with an individual learning plan, which will identify the deadlines for all your assignment work. You will need to plan your time effectively to enable you to study each unit and meet your assignment deadlines.
It is recommended that you spend 30 hours studying for each unit. Your time working through the study materials should equal your private study time, e.g.carrying out further research and reading and working on the assessments.
You will be able to access the study materials via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) on a PC, tablet or mobile device.
The VLE is available 24 hours a day (except during planned maintenance) allowing you to access the study materials at your convenience. Tutorials will be scheduled for a time that suits you wherever possible.
Assignments will be set for each unit of study. These will consist of a range of assessment methods such as essays, reports, posters, workbooks, presentations, and case studies to help develop your skills in a range of assessment methods in preparation for your future studies. The course begins with the ungraded study skills units to prepare you for the graded assignments, so don’t worry if you have been out of study for a while, these units will help you brush up your academic skills
The assignments are marked by our academic staff, who are all lecturing staff and subject specialists. The quality of the marking is assured in two ways, firstly by internal quality assurance where marking is checked by senior staff, and secondly by external quality assurance, External quality assurance is carried out by the awarding organisation (AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group)
The total cost of the course is £999. This includes registration with the exam board and everything you need to complete the course. This can either be paid in full or via pay as you go/pay per unit. Please see the course costs page for further information
This will depend upon how much time you can commit to your studies each week. It is recommended that for each unit of study you will require 30 hours of engagement with the study materials, carrying out further reading and research and completing the assessment. Most learners complete the course within 9 months when studying on average 15-20 hours per week.
Yes, six months engagement with the study materials is the minimum course duration before your certificate can be claimed.
Unfortunately, this course is only available for UK residents.
Yes. tutors are available during the day, but also during the evenings and weekends. You can book a support session at a time that is convenient for you.
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is the awarding organisation which is regulated by QAA.
The Access to HE Diploma is widely accepted for entry into UK degree programmes. The Universities will stipulate if they accept the Access to HE Diploma and will either state the required achievement in terms of the number of credits required at either pass, merit or distinction or will state the required number of UCAS points. How well you achieve on the Access to HE Diploma equates to UCAS points, which can be determined using the UCAS Tariff or UCAS Access to HE tariff calculator via www.UCAS.com.
If you have any further questions regarding this course please contact us via our enquiry form using the button below
We ensure that we work around you and your life!
All study is carried out on our VLE platform.
You can book an online tutorial at a convenient time for you.
Our system is available 24/7, so study at a time that suits you.
Pay as you go option available. No credit check required.