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Access to HE Diploma (Science), Medical and Health Sciences Pathway: complete syllabus

Your route to medicine, dentistry, and health science degrees starts here. The Access to HE Diploma (Science), Medical and Health Sciences Pathway builds the biology, chemistry, and physiology knowledge UK universities require. Level 3, OCN London, 100% online, up to 144 UCAS points, no exams.

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15 units · 0 lessons · 60 total credits · 12 to 18 months

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Unit 1 · 3 credits · Level 3

Academic Skills for Science

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Write a structured scientific report using appropriate style and referencing
  • Interpret graphs, tables, and statistical data in a scientific context
  • Plan and manage a 12-month self-directed science study programme

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Unit 2 · 6 credits · Level 3

Human Biology and Cellular Physiology

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Describe the structure and function of key cell organelles
  • Explain the stages of mitosis and meiosis and their significance
  • Contrast active and passive transport mechanisms across cell membranes

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Unit 3 · 6 credits · Level 3

Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Describe the cardiac cycle and its regulation
  • Explain the physiological basis of homeostasis using a named example
  • Identify the anatomical structures of the respiratory and digestive systems

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Unit 4 · 6 credits · Level 3

Chemistry for Health Sciences

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Explain the principles of ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonding
  • Apply Henderson–Hasselbalch to calculate physiological pH
  • Describe enzyme kinetics and the effect of pH and temperature on enzyme activity

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Unit 5 · 6 credits · Level 3

Genetics and Molecular Biology

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Describe the semiconservative replication of DNA
  • Explain the processes of transcription and translation
  • Apply Mendelian inheritance to predict phenotype ratios

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Unit 6 · 3 credits · Level 3

Microbiology and Infection

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Compare the structure and replication of bacteria and viruses
  • Explain the mechanisms of innate and adaptive immune response
  • Discuss the causes and consequences of antibiotic resistance

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Unit 7 · 3 credits · Level 3

Pharmacology Foundations

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Explain the pharmacokinetic stages: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
  • Describe agonist and antagonist drug-receptor interactions
  • Identify major drug classes and their mechanisms of action

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Unit 8 · 3 credits · Level 3

Nutrition and Metabolism

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Outline the key stages of glycolysis and the Krebs cycle
  • Describe the role of vitamins and minerals in metabolic processes
  • Evaluate the evidence for dietary interventions in chronic disease prevention

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Unit 9 · 3 credits · Level 3

Pathology and Disease Mechanisms

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Explain the cellular mechanisms of acute and chronic inflammation
  • Describe the pathophysiology of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Distinguish between benign and malignant neoplasia using pathological criteria

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Unit 10 · 3 credits · Level 3

Research Methods in Health Science

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Compare randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, and case-control studies
  • Calculate and interpret measures of disease frequency (incidence, prevalence)
  • Critically appraise a published health science study using a structured tool

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Unit 11 · 3 credits · Level 3

Public Health and Epidemiology

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Apply epidemiological measures to describe a disease outbreak
  • Explain the social determinants of health and their impact on life expectancy
  • Evaluate the evidence for a named national screening programme

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Unit 12 · 3 credits · Level 3

Ethics and Professionalism in Health Science

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Apply the four principles of medical ethics to a clinical scenario
  • Explain informed consent and the legal capacity framework
  • Describe the ethical governance of research involving human participants

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Unit 13 · 3 credits · Level 3

Introduction to Biochemistry

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Describe the four levels of protein structure and their functional significance
  • Explain the biochemistry of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA)
  • Identify the role of lipoproteins in cardiovascular disease risk

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Unit 14 · 3 credits · Level 3

Mathematics and Statistics for Health Science

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Apply logarithmic and exponential functions in a health science context
  • Calculate mean, standard deviation, and confidence intervals for a dataset
  • Interpret a forest plot from a systematic review

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Unit 15 · 6 credits · Level 3

Extended Research Project

Learning outcomes (3)
  • Formulate a focused research question in medical or health science
  • Conduct a structured literature review using PubMed and CINAHL
  • Write a 3,000-word evidence-based scientific research report

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