Access to Professions in Science (Level 3)

Access

The Access to HE (Science) course is delivered at our Centre of Excellence for STEM at the Pendleton Sixth Form College site.Students are taught by a highly experienced team of Chemistry, Biology and Physics teachers, many of whom are Masters or PhD qualified.Lessons take place in our modern laboratories refurbished through a £1 million building project. Students are fully supported through a challenging course that prepares them for study at Higher Education.

Outline

This is a QAA approved Access to HE Diploma covering 45 graded credits in three subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Physics) and 15 ungraded credits in Developmental modules.Students will study various units in Chemistry, Biology and Physics, building upon knowledge from GCSE level.Units are chosen to fit the range of university course choices that students prefer to study. Students also take developmental modules to build their skills in studying at advanced level.

Progression

Students progress onto a range of science-related degrees including at Russell Group universities.These include chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, environmental sciences, forensic science, psychology, and zoology.Students also progress to competitive health science degrees including physiotherapy, radiography and nutritional science, and also non-science degrees.

Assessment

The majority of the course is assessed by written coursework and formal practical tasks. Some units are assessed by examination.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 including English, Mathematics and two science subjects (Combined Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology).Functional Skills in English and Mathematics are not accepted.

*Fees

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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24/25

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Access to Professions in Science Diploma Level 3

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Pendleton Sixth Form College

Start Date

09/09/2024

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