Access to Higher Education - Science

Access to Higher Education - Science

Course Code: NL0017MQ/1
Category: Access To Higher Education
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 07/09/2010
Day(s) of Week: WED/THUR/FRI
Times: -
Duration: 1 year
Fee: £250
If you are aged between 19 - 24 and you dont have a qualification equivalent to 2 A levels, you can study any level 3 course for free. These courses may also be free for people on means-tested benefits.

Course Content: This course will give you the scientific foundation needed to enable you to embark on a scientifically related degree programme at University. Successful completion of the course will result in a Recognised Access Award which is equivalent to two A Levels.

The course includes the following modules:-

· Human Physiology:

This looks in depth at how the digestive, breathing, circulatory and reproductive systems work.

· Cell Biology:

Covers the detailed structure and functioning of the cell, cell division, genetics and protein synthesis.

· Physical Science:

This has been designed to complement the Biological modules above and includes Atomic structure and Radioactivity, Quantitative Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Experimental Skills.

Level 2

If you do not have GCSE (grades A-C) or equivalent in Maths, English and IT. You will need to complete one module at Level 2 in each of these subjects.

There is some practical work on the course and occasionally this will involve using the lab facilities at Hyde Clarendon College.

Special Features: This course is specifically designed for adults aged over 19 who have been out of education for some time. A special feature of this course is the individualised programme of support that every student receives alongside their main programme. For example some students are dyslexic, but have nevertheless succeeded in fulfilling their ambition to study at a higher level.

The course is designed to accommodate the needs of parents and people who have flexible work patters.

Progression: This pathway leads onto Diploma Higher Education Nursing and Degree course in Nursing and Midwifery. The local universities include Manchester, Salford, Manchester Metropolitan University and Huddersfield. Please note that midwifery is very competitive. You will need an A Level and Access to Higher Education if you apply to Manchester University.

For Science Profession - Students intending to progress to areas such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc are recommended to combine Physical Sciences with Cell Biology and/or Human Physiology.

Entry Requirement:
There are no set pre-conditions for this course. We will accept you if you have few or no previous academic qualifications. What you do need is a firm sense of commitment to learning and we need to feel confident that you have the level of skills needed to cope with the course, for example the ability to read critically and communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
When you apply, we invite you for an advisory interview where we explore your study needs and assess whether you are yet ready for a course at this level. We will give you plenty of advice when you come for your interview meeting. It may be that although you are keen to take this course, you still need to brush up on some aspects of study and key skills. We have a range of preparatory courses or you could take the course over two years.