This very popular course is for you if you are over 19 and are interested in returning to education with the aim of further training in dentistry, dental hygiene, radiography, veterinary science, sports science/therapy (or other science subjects) but lack confidence because you may not have appropriate qualifications. The Access to HE course is designed to meet your needs by helping you to gain new academic skills and qualifications appropriate for entry to degree level study. You can use the qualification to gain a place at university or to enhance your career prospects (e.g., higher apprenticeships).
All our Access Diplomas are made up
of three Level 3 subjects with 45 credits of graded Academic Subject Content
(ASC) and 15 credits of ungraded Academic Preparation Skills units (APS) which
offer generic study skills to prepare you for higher level study. On the Science
Diploma you will study Biology, Psychology, and Chemistry. You will also study
core compulsory components in Study Skills covering academic writing,
referencing, presentation and seminar skills, research, and reflective practice
to ensure you are university ready when you complete your
Diploma.
You will also receive help and advice with the selection of university and college courses available to you, and with your UCAS application, personal statement, and interview preparation.
Students are advised to organise their own work experience after consultation with universities.
Additional costs:
The course fee
is £3135.00* per year of study.
For more information
regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and
Funding' page.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index
This very popular course is for you if you are over 19 and are interested in returning to education with the aim of further training in dentistry, dental hygiene, radiography, veterinary science, sports science/therapy (or other science subjects) but lack confidence because you may not have appropriate qualifications. The Access to HE course is designed to meet your needs by helping you to gain new academic skills and qualifications appropriate for entry to degree level study. You can use the qualification to gain a place at university or to enhance your career prospects (e.g., higher apprenticeships).
All our Access Diplomas are made up
of three Level 3 subjects with 45 credits of graded Academic Subject Content
(ASC) and 15 credits of ungraded Academic Preparation Skills units (APS) which
offer generic study skills to prepare you for higher level study. On the Science
Diploma you will study Biology, Psychology, and Chemistry. You will also study
core compulsory components in Study Skills covering academic writing,
referencing, presentation and seminar skills, research, and reflective practice
to ensure you are university ready when you complete your
Diploma.
You will also receive help and advice with the selection of university and college courses available to you, and with your UCAS application, personal statement, and interview preparation.
Students are advised to organise their own work experience after consultation with universities.
Additional costs:
The course fee
is £3135.00* per year of study.
For more information
regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and
Funding' page.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index
There are a variety of Higher Education institutions around the Southwest and nationally offering degrees in a variety of science subjects.
Previous students have gone on to degree courses including:
Please note: most university courses require GCSE Maths and/or English at Grade C/4 or above. There is opportunity to study either or both alongside your Access programme if needed. You may also need to obtain relevant work experience for university entry for veterinary or dental hygiene/therapy degrees.
The course fee is £3135.00* per year of study.
For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.