Science

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma is a fantastic way to help you get into university in one year of study.

Science is a fascinating and varied subject and affects virtually every aspect of our lives - what we eat, how healthy we are, and how we work. Our access course will allow you to pursue a variety of pathways from entry to degree programmes such as biological or environmental sciences, engineering, ecology, geology, physics and chemistry, or entry into health professions such as physiotherapy, radiography, dietetics and podiatry. You will study biology, chemistry, maths and study skills. Psychology, environmental science and physics are also possible options.

 

Progression 

This course is intended for students aiming to progress onto Degree or Diploma courses in the Sciences or in Allied Health Professions. Direct entry to degree courses in biological or environmental sciences, engineering, ecology, geology, physics and chemistry is usual with this qualification. It is also appropriate for entry into health professions such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography, dietetics and podiatry. The course has an excellent record of university entry.

Entry Requirements 

You will need to have successfully achieved a level 2 literacy and level 2 numeracy qualification.

Duration 

One year

Run On Demand? 

No

Roll On Roll Off? 

No

Are there any exams? 

Assessment includes coursework, practical work reports, essays and examinations. Help will be given in preparation for these.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

You will study biology, chemistry, mathematics, and study skills. Psychology, environmental science and physics are possible options.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

1 August 2012

Part-time

Goschen Centre

£470 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £117.50 is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £117.50 per year

£45 per year.

No level information available

IAH


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

£40

No level information available

SCIFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

£40

No level information available

PHYFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 September 2012

Part-time

Goschen Centre

£470 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £117.50 is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £117.50 per year

There are no material fees for this course

No level information available

PHYPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 September 2012

Part-time

Goschen Centre

£470 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £117.50 is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £117.50 per year

There are no material fees for this course

No level information available

SCIPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 September 2012

Part-time

Goschen Centre

£790 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £197.50 is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £197.50 per year

£40

No level information available

ENVFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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