Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) - Bury St Edmunds

About the course

Open the door to a wide range of science-based careers with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science. You will study key scientific subjects, develop practical laboratory and research skills, and build the confidence needed for university-level learning. The course provides an excellent foundation for progression into biomedical science, environmental science, healthcare and other science-related degree pathways.

Entry requirements

Find out more about Maths and English qualifications offered at the college.

Qualifications

Science Access to HE Diploma Level 3

What you'll learn (core modules)

The subjects you will study include:  

• Physiology (15 credits) 
• Biochemistry (9 credits)
• Physics (9 credits) 
• Project (9 credits) 
• Statistics L3 (3 credits) 
• Study Skills (6 credits) 
• Maths L2 (6 credits) 
• Physiology Key Concepts (3 credits)

How will I be assessed?

A number of different assessments are used on the Access course. These include presentations; research reports; exams; an e-portfolio of Higher Education Study Skills and an Independent Research Project. These assessments will develop your academic skills in line with university expectations ensuring a smooth transition into degree level study programmes.

Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)

The course is delivered at:

University Studies Campus
73 Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 3SP

Where will this course take me?

The Access to Science course opens a wide range of degree opportunities such Physiotherapy, Radiography, Biomedical Science, Paramedic Science, Speech and Language Therapy and many other science-based health care programmes.

If you need help with funding

We offer flexible payment plans to help spread the cost of fees.
If you are aged between 19 and 23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification, your course will be fully funded through our Adult Education Budget and you will not incur any fees.
If you are 19-23 and already have a full level 3 qualification or are over 24, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to fund your course. 
For students studying Access to HE diplomas, Student Finance England will write off any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances taken out to pay for an Access course should you complete a degree. This means that you would not have to repay your access loan.
Study is hard enough without struggling to pay for the things that you may need to undertake your course. A discretionary bursary fund, depending on household income and family circumstances may provide support for travel, childcare and materials required for your course. Apply for a Bursary..

I'm interested. What should I do now?

 Please apply online, or email us to find out more: AccesstoHE@wsc.ac.uk

Days & times

Starting 01/09/2026