Health Science
Content
The Agored Cymru Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science) supports progression into degree programmes in health sciences and health care and introduces learners to relevant academic subject areas including:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Health Care
Assessment
The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a unitised qualification and is assessed by way of continuous assessment. Methods of assessment are varied and reflect those learners will encounter following their progression to higher education. Assessment methods include:
- Essays
- Oral presentations
- Time constrained assessments /examinations
- Academic discussions
- Written reports
- Practical laboratory assessments
Where can I study?
The Agored Cymru Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science) is offered at the following centres:
- Cardiff and Vale College
- Coleg Ceredigion
- Coleg Gwent
- Coleg y Cymoedd
- Gower College Swansea
Potential progression routes
Learners successfully completing the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science) may be considered for entry onto the following degree programmes at various higher education providers (this list is not exhaustive):
- Physiotherapy
- Dietetics
- Bio-medical Science
- Operating Department Practice
- Occupational Therapy
- Podiatry
- Allied Health Professions
- Health and Social Care
- Public Health.
| Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science) | 40014587 | C00/4857/0 |