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What is access to medicine?

Access to Medicine is all about helping you to discover medicine as a possible career and supporting you to apply to medical school in the future. You will discover what it is like to learn at Lancaster Medical School and receive expert advice and guidance about how to go about making a successful application to study a medical degree.

Are Access courses recognised by medical schools?

These access courses are offered by many colleges and universities in the UK and they are each recognised by different medical schools. Some have a guaranteed number of places at a medical schools while others don't and the entry depends on grades in the Access course, BMAT/UKCAT scores and interview performance.

What can you do with an access course in healthcare?

The equivalent of three A Levels, this access course is a direct progression route into university. The course content is designed to be relevant, covering only what you need to know within healthcare. Gain knowledge in human biology. Understand diseases and human immunity.

What do I need to study medicine in access?

The core content of acceptable Access courses tends to be biology, chemistry, maths and physics modules. The level of these core modules should be the equivalent of A-Level standard, although the breadth of coverage may not be exactly equivalent. Modules on health issues and other medicine/dentistry specific topics are also desirable.

What is an access to medicine student?

What are Access courses? Access courses provide a route into medicine for mature learners who do not possess the usual formal qualifications, such as A Level Biology and Chemistry, or equivalent.

What is an access course equivalent to?

Access to HE diplomas are recognised by universities They're equivalent to three A-levels and are worth between 44 and 148 UCAS points. Access courses have been around for decades, with over 20,000 students a year achieving this qualification and progressing on to studying at university.

What does an access course do?

Access courses are generally tailored as pathways; that is, they prepare students with the necessary skills and imbue the appropriate knowledge required for a specific undergraduate career.

What can I study with an access course?

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university. Access to HE courses are delivered by colleges in England and Wales, and are available in a range of different subjects, such as nursing, social studies, law, and art and design.

Can you study medicine with an access course?

Access courses provide a route for learners wishing to study medicine/dentistry who do not have the required formal qualifications for standard entry to medicine/dentistry. They are delivered in Further Education colleges and are often free or at low fee levels.

Are Access courses harder than A Levels?

Access courses are a doddle compared to A-levels. Doing assignments at your leisure every week where you have access to material and literature is not remotely comparable in difficulty to going into an end of year timed, pressurised A level exam. The hardest part about an Access course is turning up everyday.

Do you need GCSEs to do an access course?

Many people worry that they're too old to do an Access to HE course, or that they'll need lots of GCSEs to be accepted. In fact, there's no upper-age limit, and most Access to HE courses require few – if any – prior qualifications, although you may be asked to complete a pre-course assessment.

Is it worth doing an access course?

Yes an access course is worth it if you want to move onto University and I am 90% sure that if you were to decide not to go into Higher Education, you would probably regret it! Most people in these days are not recognised if you have not obtained a degree, as so many people go on to university.

Do universities accept Access courses?

What universities accept Access to Higher Education? A lot of universities do accept the ACHE as a formal qualification and are happy to consider students with them as well, however, many universities do not consider the ACHE as a high enough level of qualification to merit a place on their course.

How long does it take to do an access course?

Boost your confidence with an Access module They're usually 30 weeks long, and most students study for about nine hours a week. If a fast track option is available, you can complete your Access module in just 18 weeks by increasing your study time.

Do Access courses have exams?

Unlike traditional A Levels and other courses studied at college, Access to Higher Education courses have no exams.

Is an access course a BTEC?

The Access to HE diploma is also part of the UCAS Tariff so it generates a score on a par with A Levels or BTEC courses.

What is access course?

Access courses should be targeted at mature learners. The term ‘mature learners’ is used here to refer to anyone attending college following an extended period out of full-time education. As such, these programmes are not suitable for applicants who have recently failed to meet the desired A Level or degree results for entry to medicine. Ideally, Access course applicants will have had a gap in their formal education, often gaining work and/or life experience during this time.

What are core courses in access?

The core content of acceptable Access courses tends to contain elements of biology, chemistry, maths and other science units. The level of these core units should be the equivalent of A Level standard, although the breadth of coverage may differ. Modules on health issues and other medicine specific topics are also desirable and the core science content may be tailored to reflect this. Development of study skills and professional behaviours is also important. The content of courses should require significant commitment, as this will help to prepare applicants for a medical degree course.

What is access to higher education?

Access to Higher Education Diplomas are widely respected alternatives to traditional college qualifications. Therefore, they are the perfect option if you have been out of education for a long time, or if you do not meet the A-level entry requirements for higher education.

Who is responsible for researching the entry criteria and ensuring they meet the requirements?

Each learner is responsible for researching the entry criteria and ensuring they meet the requirements. learndirect is not able to accept responsibility if anyone completing an Access to HE Diploma fails to secure an offer from a higher education institution.

What is Open College Network?

Open College Network West Midlands are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications.

What is access to medicine?

Access to medicines refers to the reasonable ability for people to get needed medicines required to achieve health. Such access is deemed to be part of the right to health as supported by international law since 1946.

Why should essential medicines be available?

The World Health Organization states that essential medicines should be available, of good quality, and accessible. Reasonable access to medicines can be in conflict with intellectual property and free markets. In the developing world people may not get treatment for conditions like HIV/AIDS.

How long does it take to get a medical degree?

Medical degrees as a first degree take 5 years. If your medical degree is your second undergraduate degree, it may be 4 years long but, more often, it will still be 5 years. After completing a medical degree, you then need to complete two years of foundation training, followed by three to seven years of specialist training. ...

What is the QAA in medicine?

From September 2020 our Access to medicine is changing as we are one of the pilot centres for the new Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) framework for Access to Higher Education in Medicine. The QAA’s new subject framework was developed working with the University of Plymouth, Edge Hill University and Keele University, as well as the Medical Schools Council. This new subject framework delivers what the medical schools themselves want and need. Its aim is to make the Access to HE Diploma a universally recognised route into Medicine for adults in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Access to Medical Studies

SWAP offers an Access to Medical Studies programme which we accept for consideration for entry to year one of the MBChB from eligible applicants. We welcome applicants from this route, though it should be noted that undertaking the Access to Medical Studies SWAP course gives no guarantee of an offer to the MBChB.

Access courses from the rest of the UK

We also consider access courses from the rest of the UK which comply with the Quality Assurance Agency's (QAA) subject descriptor for medicine and have been validated as meeting their criteria. These access courses are specifically entitled 'Access to HE Diploma (Medicine)' and must have been undertaken from the 2021-22 academic year onwards.

Course overview

Please note: we have limited spaces available for our September intake, enrol early to avoid disappointment!

Beyond your Access to HE Health Diploma

This Access to HE Health course is perfect for anyone hoping to become a nurse, midwife, or healthcare professional. The equivalent of three A Levels, this is Access to Higher Education course will help you get on track to progress to university. We will also provide you with a guide on how to apply to university via UCAS.

Course content

This course requires you to complete nine units over a two-year period.

Extra info

You will need to be over 19 to enrol on this Access to Higher Education course.

Do I have to sit an exam?

No there are no exams included in this course. You will be assessed and graded through a series of assignments that you must submit to your tutor according to the course deadlines.

What I live outside the UK?

This course is for UK residents only. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept enrolments from students outside of the UK.

Is this an official qualification?

Yes, this is an official Access to HE Diploma (Health) qualification, accredited by One Awards and recognised by universities in the UK.