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What you will study
The course is broken down into manageable units focusing on giving you the study skills and knowledge required for university, perfect for those who have been out of education for some time.
Units include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Nursing Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Study Skills (English, Academic Writing and Research Skills)
- Study Skills (Arithmetic for Health Studies)
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Entry Requirements
Requirements:
- You must be aged 19 plus
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- GCSEs - grades A* - C / 9-4 or Functional Skills Level 2 or recognised non-UK GCSE equivalencies in English and maths preferred; however, each applicant will be considered on an individual basis
- Selection by interview, initial screening, literacy and numeracy tests
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Assessment
Assessments could include:
- Case studies
- Presentations
- Practical tasks
- Exams, worksheets, essays or reports
- Class discussions/debates
- Practical Demonstrations
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Moving Forward
Learners primarily progress to Higher Education study in areas related to Biomedical Sciences. These may include some of the following areas of Degree level study:
- Biochemistry - Biomedical Science
- Radiography
- Physiotherapy
- Paramedic Science
- Human Nutrition
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Pharmacy foundation degree routes
- Management and Entrepreneurship within the NHS
- Medicine foundation degree routes in partnership with the Kent and Medway medical school and a wide range of combined and related degrees.
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Duration
1 Year
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Cost and Loans
The Advanced Learner Loan is available for this course
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Independent Learning/Overall Workload
Access is an intensive study programme; you must be completely committed to hard work and are required to maintain 100% attendance You are expected to self-study for a minimum of 10 extra hours a week to manage strict work deadlines and to cope with the workload