Access to Health Science
Full qualification title

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science Professions)

Learning Aim Reference
40012876
No. of Credits
60 Credits at Level 3 (15 Ungraded & 45 Graded)
Course fee
£1236 (includes £135 registration fees)
Payment options
Pay in full upfront (£50 Discount available) | Monthly Installments (from £103 per month)
UCAS Tariff Points
Maximum 144 points depending on grades
Location
Online
Duration
12 months, flexible study (typically takes 8 months, but you can work at your own pace to complete in a time that suits you) Extension option available
Course start date
This course can be started at any time of the year
A health scientist at work

A summary of the course

  • Change your career towards Health Science
  • 100% online learning
  • Flexible studying from home or any location you choose
  • Personal tutor support throughout the course
  • A recommended path for meeting Health Science university prerequisites
  • Multiple payment options are available
  • 24/7 access to interactive educational content and activities
  • Self-paced learning with no exams or mandatory class times but instead learn at your own time
  • Detailed UCAS application support, including provision of an academic reference
  • High Trustpilot score of 4.9/5.0


About Your Diploma

Have you been interested in a career in health science but blocked by not having the right qualifications, or are you considering a shift in your career path? Our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Science at Academy Online Learning provides the solution. This course is perfectly suited for individuals seeking to enter or progress within the field of health science. Despite a standard completion time of one year, many of our students complete their studies within 8-10 months thanks to the course's flexibility.

 

Excellent Preparation for Health Science at University

This diploma serves as a fundamental step towards university studies in Health Science. It is recognised across UK universities for its well-rounded approach, preparing students for various specialisations within health science. Key areas of study include Research Skills, Healthcare Communication, the Endocrine System, and more, all designed to furnish students with the essential knowledge and academic skills for university success. Students can manage their coursework and deadlines efficiently using an Individual Learning Plan, ensuring consistent progress throughout the course.

 

Getting Started with Academy Online Learning

Academy Online Learning, a leader in UK online education, offers this Level 3 diploma, nationally recognised and regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Our fully online format is structured to integrate smoothly with your lifestyle, providing maximum flexibility for your studies.

 

Stay On Top of Your Learning

Take charge of your education with our flexible online Health Science course, which requires no fixed scheduling for lectures or tutorials. Start whenever you wish, advance through the interactive materials at your own pace, and receive support via telephone or videoconference tutorials from your personal tutor. All our tutors are highly qualified, experienced educators specialised in their respective fields.

While Maths and English qualifications are not prerequisites for the diploma, they are required by universities at a Grade 4/C or above. You have the option to study these alongside your diploma through our fully online Functional Skills courses (including the online exams) or our GCSE programmes.

 

University entry requirements can vary; always confirm that your qualifications will be accepted by the institution of your choice before enrolling.

To explore more about careers in Health Science, click here.

We also offer comprehensive support for your UCAS applications, including providing an academic reference.

Social science units on this course (Graded)

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Payment Options

The cost of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions) is £1236, and can be paid in monthly instalments from £103 per month over 12 months with 0% interest. Or discounted price at £1186 (£50 saving) when paid in full upfront.

 
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Monthly Payment
Cost/ Month
Total*
Pay in full
Pay in full
£1236: £1186
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-
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12 Months
£103
£1236
11 Months
£112
£1236
10 Months
£123
£1236
9 Months
£137
£1236
8 Months
£154
£1236
7 Months
£176
£1236
6 Months
£206
£1236

* Includes £135 registration fee and certification with our awarding organisation, Skills and Education Access Group

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Units on this course (Ungraded)

Get into university with an Access to Higher Education Diploma

This gives you an opportunity to shine when you are invited for an interview at the university. You...

Academic Writing Skills

This can be awarded against a level 3 essay. In essay preparation, you will be expected to research...

How does society affect health

There are many diseases and consequently many causes of diseases. Identifying the prevalence of...

Research Skills
Correlations, Experiments, Observations, Case Studies Questionnaires and Surveys. Develop your own piece of research in a standard report format.
Information Literacy

Information Literacy Skills help learners to understand the range and quality of available resources...

Social science units on this course (Graded)

Are the brain and behaviour linked?

This involves the localisation and function of the brain. The different methods of investigating the...

Health units on this course (Graded)

Diagnosis and management of physiological disorders

There are a range of physiological disorders identified here in this unit. You will be made aware of...

A female health professional wearing a mask

This unit relates to communication between health care professionals and clients. Here you will be...

Biology units on this course (Graded)

Jars of urine
Human Urinary System (3 Credits)

This unit looks at homeostasis and the kidney as a homeostatic organ. You will be researching the

Body Structure and Function
Body Structure and Function (9 Credits)

(cannot combine with: Cell Differentiation and Tissues; DNA and Protein Synthesis; Human circulation

Musculoskeletal System
Musculoskeletal System (3 Credits)

The skeletal system is the primary focus of attention in this unit where you will be given the

Fertilisation
Human Sex and Reproduction (3 Credits)

This unit covers the structure and function of the male and female reproductive system. There is a

Genetic Inheritance
Genetic Inheritance (3 Credits)

This addresses the understanding of genetic inheritance including simple Mendelian crosses where you

Fruit and vegetables
Nutrition and Digestion (3 Credits)

Here you will be given the opportunity to explore the components and function of a balanced diet

Endocrine system hormones
Endocrine System (3 Credits)

The main theme in this unit is to develop an understanding of the hormone system and the endocrine

Non infectious disease
Non-Infectious Disease (3 Credits)

The topical area for this unit considers the nature of a range of non-infectious diseases including

  Our Access to Higher Education diplomas offer: No need to pay for extras or upgrades - it is ALL included!
Self-paced online learning with 1:1 tutor support
Access your course materials immediately
Study anywhere - anytime
Face to face tutorials on demand, scheduled when you need them
One-to-one tutor support via state of the art video conference suite, email or by phone
Study around your work and home life commitments
Work at your own pace and complete within 8-12 months
Tailored individual learning plan to achieve success
Benefit from subject specialist tutors
Access to our online material written and developed by leading professionals in the industry
Interact with your tutor via our easy to use messaging service
Network with like-minded students via student messaging group
Access to your course 24/7
Tailor the course to fit your needs*
UCAS Application support to help with your personal statement
UCAS final check before submission

 

*Some university courses will want to see specific units - plan what is required and we will mix and match key units

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Great course, learnt so much. Felt supported throughout from different Tutors. Massive help with UCAS application.
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Date of experience: 20 February 2024
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Rachel Cawthorne AOLL Student
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Very trusting company, everyone responds promptly. All tutors were very helpful, especially Steve, Alison and Amy. Thank you for all your help!
Date of experience: 02 March 2024
Megan Andrew ELCAS Student
★★★★
The access to the course was easy and simple to use the virtual learning area. The tutors where on hand with messages and if needs be phone calls. I enjoyed the course and it was good that the course could be paused as I needed as life changed and things made it that I couldn’t continue the course at times. This is very useful being military expecially when deployments come around the course can be paused until the end of the deployment.
Date of experience: 10 October 2023