Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science (Level 3)

To achieve the Level 3 diploma in Science you will study a total of 60 credits over a single academic year. All students must study academic skills (the toolkit needed for success at university) in addition to a choice of 2 subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. All units are class based and learning is facilitated by formal lectures, practical group work and ICT interaction. The course develops crucial academic skills (such as scientific writing, time management, research and referencing) in addition to delivering a sound knowledge and understanding to enable you to progress to University to be successful in the professional career of your choice. Academic skills units are assessed on coursework. Units in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics are assessed by a mixture of coursework and formal examinations in preparation for university degree courses. All work is internally moderated and externally moderated by assessors from the awarding body Certa. The Access to HE Science diploma is widely accepted by universities for entry to a variety of degree programmes. If you are aged 19 or over and considering enrolling on a further education course at Level 3 or above, you may be entitled to an Advanced Learner Loan to help with course fees. You can apply for a loan now for courses starting on or after 1 August 2016, it’s easy to apply online and repayments are simple. Your household income isn’t taken into account and there are NO credit checks involved. For more information and to apply Click Here