Science - Access to Higher Education - Science Pathway (Blended)

This is a nationally recognised course and students who undertake this pathway then proceed to take degree courses in areas such as dietetics, pharmacy, optometry, radiography, physiotherapy, biochemistry, and zoology. Different combinations of units are available for students wishing to progress in particular career pathways. Students are guided on the most appropriate units to take, as well as being supported with their applications to HE and for relevant work experience. The College has close links with regional universities which welcome mature students from the Access to HE course.

The course is intensive and students should realise that it makes substantial demands in terms of time, commitment and study.

Attendance to all lessons is essential on the one day a week on which you are timetabled for lessons in College, therefore it is advisable to ensure work commitments can fit around the timetabled sessions.

Study will involve presentations, practical activities, written assignments, and discussions.

Whilst on this course you will study a range of different units, including:

Biology

Endocrine System

Nutrition & Digestion

Nervous system

Human Circulation & Gas Exchange

Human Musculoskeletal Systems

DNA & Protein Synthesis

Genetic Inheritance

Cell Biology

Photosynthesis

Fundamentals of Biological Systems

Chemistry

Organic Concepts & Hydrocarbons

Moles, Equations & Acids

Chemistry of Drugs & Medicine

Practical Scientific Skills

Academic Studies

Conducting a Science Project

Generative AI use

Information Literacy Skills

Presentation and Reflection

This course is a blended learning course where attendance is one day a week in College and you complete an additional 6 hours of study time a week in your own time.

Assessment takes place through course assignments and formal written examinations.

GCSE Grade 9-4 in English and Maths

OR

Functional Skills Level 2

You will be expected to bring maturity and good organisational skills to the course. All applicants who meet the entry requirements will be interviewed following a written assessment.

The Access to HE Science allows students to develop their skills in preparation for progression to university, students who successfully complete this course progress to study:

• Bio-medical Science
• Pharmacy
• Radiography