A summary of the course

• Specialist diploma including psychology, biology, health and social science units
• Designed to support applications to a range of university degree programmes
• 100% online learning – study from home at your own pace
• One-to-one tutor support throughout your studies
• A recognised and flexible route to meet university entry requirements
• Various payment plans available
• Access to interactive resources and activities 24/7
• No exams or set class times – complete assignments in your own time
• Full support with UCAS applications, including an academic reference
• Highly rated provider – Trustpilot 4.9/5.0

About Your Diploma

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science Professions) Biopsychology Pathway with Academy Online Learning is ideal if you are seeking to progress to university in areas where both psychology and biological sciences are relevant. The course combines a strong focus on biopsychological and health-related topics with core biology units to give you a broad scientific foundation.

Although the diploma is structured to be completed within one year, many learners achieve this within 8–10 months thanks to the flexible online format.

Units You Will Study

This pathway brings together graded units across Health, Social Science and Biology:

• Health units: Mental Health and Coping Strategies (6 Credits)
• Social Science units: Bio-Psychology: Behaviour and Drugs (3 Credits); Bio-Psychology: Behaviour and the Brain (3 Credits); Stress and Eating Disorders (3 Credits); Child Development: Cognitive Development (3 Credits)
• Biology units: Microbiology (6 Credits); Human Urinary System (3 Credits); Musculoskeletal System (3 Credits); Genetic Inheritance (3 Credits); Endocrine System (3 Credits); Non-Infectious Disease (3 Credits); The Structure and Function of Cells (6 Credits)

Getting Started with Academy Online Learning

As a leading UK online learning provider, Academy Online Learning offers this nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The course is delivered entirely online, giving you the flexibility to fit your studies around work, family, or other commitments.

Stay On Top of Your Learning

Our online platform allows you to study when it suits you. There are no fixed class times or exams, and you can start at any point in the year. Interactive materials are available 24/7, and your personal tutor is on hand to provide feedback, guidance, and support through telephone or videoconference tutorials. All tutors are fully qualified teachers and subject specialists in their field.

Entry Requirements

There is no requirement to enrol on the online Access to HE diploma, but universities typically require Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English. You can study these alongside your diploma with our fully online Functional Skills (including online exams), or our GCSE courses in Maths, English and Human Biology. Please check the university entry requirements for GCSEs.

University entry requirements may vary, so it is important to check that your chosen university will accept this qualification before applying. Our team also provides full support with UCAS applications, including writing your academic reference.