Access to University - Science

Access to HE Diplomas are well established, national qualifications which allow students without traditional Level 3 qualifications to apply for degree courses and enter university.

Our Access to Science course runs over one year and is ideal if you wish to progress to university to study on a range of science related programmes. The diploma may also be a beneficial qualification if you are looking to go directly into employment, where Level 3 qualifications are required.

The structure of the course is separated into core study skills units and a selection of subject specific units that are equally split across the sciences. These include biology units that look at cells, biological systems, and the workings of the human body; chemistry units that study analytical chemistry and pharmacological techniques; and physics units focusing on motions and waves.

Good English and maths skills are essential for success in studying and for future employment prospects and so Croydon College ensures that these skills are developed in all learning opportunities.

There may be opportunities for adult students to study English and maths as part of your programme, and the level and type of qualification will be selected to suit individual need.

Please note advance applications for September 2016 for this course have now closed. However, you can still come in to apply and enrol during our open enrolment period between Tuesday 30 August and Friday 9 September. .