Access to HE Diploma (Science) – DISTANCE
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Why study this course?
The SCIENCE Access to HE (Distance) course is extremely useful for students wishing to pursue a career in any Science and some Health fields.
Learners progress into a range of courses, for example:
The course provides a pathway onto a variety of Higher Education degree courses at different universities or HNC/ HND in Halesowen College. Students have access to a wide range of science degrees at excellent universities, including: Radiography, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Science (Birmingham City University), Nutrition and Dietetics (Coventry University), Marine Biology Biodiversity (Swansea University), Nursing and Physiotherapy (Wolverhampton University).
Course content
The course includes a range of different modules designed to give the students relevant skills and knowledge required to progress onto a chosen degree course. Along with the three main modules (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) students will also work on their Study Techniques.
Entry requirements
You require a GCSE grade C/ 4 in English Language or an equivalent such as L2 Functional Skills English. It is desirable to have GCSE grade C/ 4 in Maths or an equivalent qualification, such as L2 Functional Skills Maths as well. If not, you can study this alongside your Access Diploma, as you will need it for your degree qualification. You must be 19 + years old before the 31st of August of the applicable academic year.
Materials
You must have access to a laptop or PC to access the online learning platform, produce your assignments and create PowerPoint presentations.
Start date
This programme has a rolling start – students can enrol at any time as this is a distance learning course.
Fees
Free if you live within the West Midlands Combined Authority
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