Access to Higher Education: Medicine

Are you aged 19+ and have an interest in a career in Medicine or Healthcare? Our CAVA-Accredited Access to Medicine course is tailored for students pursuing Medicine or other Healthcare Degrees. This full-time programme offers the knowledge and skills you need to progress into Medical School and other health-focused degree programmes. Why choose us? Pathway to Medicine and Healthcare Professions: Ideal for students targeting medicine as well as degrees in fields such as: Biomedical Science Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Science Radiography Physiotherapy Paramedical Science Nutrition and Dietetics Dentistry UCAT Test Support: You’ll need to arrange and complete the UCAT test during the course, prior to the course starting, and we provide guidance and support. You can register for the UCAT test by going to the following website: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/ Full-Time Study: Intensive, full-time programme to thoroughly prepare you for university-level healthcare studies. What you’ll gain: A CAVA accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma, equivalent to A-Levels and recognised by leading universities. A strong foundation in medical and health sciences, preparing you for a range of healthcare degrees The skills and confidence to excel in higher education The Introduction to Access course will focus on developing study skills such as academic writing, researching, paraphrasing and referencing to help you to progress onto the Access course. There will be a focus on developing IT skills necessary to access and use the college systems and to complete assignments. You will be introduced to the subjects that you will study on the Access course, so that you can make an informed decision at the end of the four weeks on which Access course is the correct course for your future plans. Progression onto the Access course is subject to successful completion of the four-week introductory course.

You must: Be aged 19+ Have both GCSE Maths and English at Grade 6 or above (these are essential to meet typical entry standards for UK health degrees) Have commitment and dedication:.You should be prepared for the demands of full-time study and a career in healthcare.

Core subjects include biology, chemistry, human anatomy, and healthcare practices.

You’ll produce a portfolio of evidence of your knowledge and skills as well as completing exams.

Choose to follow with degree-level study or a career in healthcare.