Access to HE Biosciences
Access to HE Biosciences
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Biosciences)
An Access course is an intense learning opportunity, aimed at adults who wish to study at university but don’t necessarily have the qualifications to apply.
Is this course right for me?
This course is designed for learners who may not have any recent qualifications which enable them to gain entry onto a degree level course. The learner will gain a sound overview of the human body and environmental pollution.
This is an intensive course which requires a high level of dedication and ideally 100% attendance. You will be required to study outside normal college hours in order to complete assignments and undertake background reading. Candidates must be certain they are ready for both the academic demands and the workload of the programme in order to achieve the Diploma at a standard required for university entry.
This course normally runs over three days per week.
- Three GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy and Science
- Life skills, experience and maturity are important
- A subject related skills test may be required at the course information session
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to an informal interview
- Successful completion of Skills for Further Study and evidence of improvement from internal GCSE assessments or Skills, in addition to a successful decision from progression board meeting
Please read the full entry requirements above as you will usually need to meet those as well.
This course is an intense modular course.
Modules include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Anatomy and physiology
- Level 3 mathematics
- Environmental science
- Communication
Within these modules individual units include:
- Skeletal systems
- The circulatory systems
- Atomic structure
- Extended essay
- Environmental chemistry
Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually.
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
The course will provide an entry route for University courses in dietetics, physiotherapy, radiography, science based degrees including animal care, environmental science, food science, forensic science and other science based courses. Also useful for careers in science teaching, computer science and nursing.
If you are thinking about studying at degree level following this course please visit the university websites or UCAS (University Central Admissions Service) www.ucas.com to check any entry requirements.
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- A memory stick/a small portable USB hard drive
- A scientific calculator
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2022/23
- There is a annual workshop fee for this course (£20 - £60), payable before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
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What are the entry requirements?
- Three GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy and Science
- Life skills, experience and maturity are important
- A subject related skills test may be required at the course information session
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to an informal interview
Current student – what are the entry requirements?
Please read the full entry requirements above as you will usually need to meet those as well
- Successful completion of Skills for Further Study and evidence of improvement from internal GCSE assessments or Skills, in addition to a successful decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
This course is an intense modular course.
Modules include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Anatomy and physiology
- Level 3 mathematics
- Environmental science
- Communication
Within these modules individual units include:
- Skeletal systems
- The circulatory systems
- Atomic structure
- Extended essay
- Environmental chemistry
Can I do this course in Welsh?
Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually.
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
What can I do next?
The course will provide an entry route for University courses in dietetics, physiotherapy, radiography, science based degrees including animal care, environmental science, food science, forensic science and other science based courses. Also useful for careers in science teaching, computer science and nursing.
If you are thinking about studying at degree level following this course please visit the university websites or UCAS (University Central Admissions Service) www.ucas.com to check any entry requirements.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- A memory stick/a small portable USB hard drive
- A scientific calculator
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2022/23
- There is a annual workshop fee for this course (£20 - £60), payable before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Additional information
| Level: | |
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| Mode: | |
| Online Learning Elements? | Yes |
