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If you have a curiosity for how the world works and a desire to progress into a career within science or healthcare, the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) offers a recognised pathway to university-level study. Designed for adult learners aged 19 and over, the course provides a strong academic foundation in the sciences while developing analytical and problem-solving skills essential for higher education.
This programme is particularly suited to those who wish to pursue degrees in fields such as Physiotherapy, Radiography, Biomedical Science, Paramedic Science, Speech and Language Therapy, Operating Department Practice (ODP), or other science-based disciplines within healthcare and research.
Whether you're looking to retrain, change direction, or finally achieve your ambition of studying science at university, this course offers the structure, support and challenge to help you succeed.
| Qualification type | Pearson Diploma in Biomedical Science |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements |
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, including Maths, English and Science. There is no opportunity to study Maths and English alongside this course. There will be no Maths or English timetables for this course. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | 50 hours per year. |
| Assessments | This course is assessed through external exams and internal coursework. |
By selecting this course, you will be studying Biomedical Science which makes up two A Level equivalents. Students will then need to select from the table below their final one A Level equivalent.
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Applied Psychology |
Human Biology |
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Health and Social Care |
Mental Health and Wellbeing |
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Qualification type |
Pearson Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation |
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Duration |
2 years |
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Study times |
You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
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Entry requirements |
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, including Maths, English and Science. There is no opportunity to study Maths and English alongside this course. |
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Campus |
West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
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Work placements |
50 hours per year. |
| Assessments | This course is assessed through external exams and internal coursework. |
By selecting this course, you will be studying Forensics and Criminal Investigation which makes up two A Level equivalents. Students will then need to select one additional subject from the table below - each of these is the equivalent to one A Level.
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Criminology |
Human Biology |
| Qualification type | Pearson T Level Health (3 A-Levels Equivalent) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum 3 days per week, and one day online. The college day will be 9:00 - 4:15. You timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 and above, including Maths, English and Science (Triple Science at grade 4). You will also need to pass successfully a DBS check for work placement requirements. There will be no Maths or English timetables for this course. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
| Assessments | This course is assessed through 2 external exams in the first year and practical assessments/professional discussion in the second year |
| Qualification type | T Level |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths, English and science at grade 4 or above. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
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