Access to HE Diploma (Triple Science – Biology, Chemistry and Physics) Blended

Blended course – You will have the opportunity to come into college for ‘drop-in’ support sessions with your specialist tutor who can provide guidance and support with your assignments and also access remote support during the working week.

Your study materials, resources, textbooks and assignments are provided and supported using the innovative PEARL platform, with ongoing support from the experienced and subject specialist Access to HE curriculum team.

COURSE MODULES:

Module 1: Reading and Note Making

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand a range of reading strategies
• Understand the use of language in terms of the purpose and context of a range of texts
• Be able to use methods for developing notes from a range of sources

Module 2: Academic Writing Skills

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Be able to structure a written response
• Be able to develop a structured response to a plan
• Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose
• Understand how to apply academic writing principles to own work

Module 3: The Structure and Function of Cells

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand cellular structure and organisation
• Understand cellular activity
• Understand the cell cycle

Module 4: Atoms, Bonds and Structure

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand atomic structure
• Understand bonding, structure and properties
• Understand intermolecular forces

Module 5: The Properties and Applications of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand electromagnetic waves
• Understand visible and ultraviolet light including their applications
• Understand microwaves and infrared light
• Understand ultraviolet light and infrared light in terms of their potential to become hazardous
• Understand the use of x-rays in medical settings

Module 6: Cell Division and Genetics

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand mitosis
• Understand meiosis
• Understand genetic variation

Module 7: Moles, Equations and Acids

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the mole concept and perform related calculations
• Understand chemical formulae and equations
• Understand acids and bases

Module 8: The Laws of Physics

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand force and motion
• Understand energy conservation and momentum
• Understand wave motion
• Understand reflection and refraction
• Understand magnetism and electrical current behaviours

Module 9: Human Musculoskeletal System

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the human skeleton and how it relates to locomotion
• Know how muscles contract
• Understand the development of bone

Module 10: Chemistry of Drugs and Medicines

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the key definitions used in medicinal chemistry
• Understand the significance of the molecular structure of drugs upon their function
• Understand analytic methods used for drug detection
• Understand the importance of isomerism in drug action
• Understand the common processes involved in drug design

Module 11: Radioactivity in Medicine

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the nature of radioactive decay
• Understand the need for safety precautions when handling radioactive isotopes
• Understand the beneficial uses of radioactive isotopes

Module 12: Endocrine System

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand terms hormone and endocrine gland
• Understand homeostasis and feedback mechanisms
• Understand the action of hormones

Module 13: Kinetics, Energetics, Equilibria and Acid-Base Equilibria

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand chemical kinetics
• Understand energetics
• Understand chemical equilibria
• Understand acid-base equilibria

Module 14: Waves and Optics

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand concepts associated with waves
• Understand wave properties
• Understand simple optics
• Be able to illustrate the electromagnetic spectrum
• Understand the effects of diffraction and two source interference of waves

Module 15: Infection and Immunity

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the contributions of Snow, Semmelweis, Pasteur, Jenner and Koch to the understanding of infectious disease
• Understand how the human body responds to infection
• Understand the cause and transmission of different pathogens
• Understand how infections can be prevented by vaccination
• Understand the mechanism of action of antibiotics

Your UCAS application for university entry will cost £28.50

Learning is assessed in a variety of methods to prepare you to study at university. These may include essays, report writing, online assessment, and presentations.

You must achieve 60 credits at Level 3 to be awarded the Access to HE Diploma:

Graded - 45 are Graded Credits in Academic Modules at Pass, Merit or Distinction

Ungraded: 15 are Ungraded Credits in Study Skills.

Learners who complete this qualification can progress to university for an Undergraduate Degree or Degree Apprenticeships.

Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemical Science, Medical Sciences, Neuroscience, General Science, Radiography, Dietetics