Access to Science

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Course code

1A2-001

Location

Barnet Campus

Length of course

10 months full time

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Course Overview

The one-year Access to Science course at Barnet and Southgate College is expressly designed for students without A Levels who wish to study Science at a higher level. If you are keen to progress to either university or vocational training this course is ideal for you.

Access programmes are specifically designed to prepare mature students to enter higher education. They help develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete a degree course or diploma in higher education. Those who do not have relevant Maths and English qualifications will be considered for a place on an alternative Level 2 Pre-Access to Science programme with GCSE English and maths and Level 2 science units. This will then enable those applicants to progress to Access to Science the following academic year.

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Entry Requirements

We welcome students who are 19 years of age and over, are good communicators with numerical skills, are interested in Science and have a desire for a Science-based career. As this is a very demanding course, it is essential that applicants are highly motivated to go on to further studies and that they possess excellent study skills. Successful candidates will need to have a grade C (4/5) or above in GCSE English and maths. They will also have to pass a numeracy and literacy assessment set at GCSE (Level 2) standard.

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What this course covers

Access is an intensive course so you do need to be committed to hard work and are required to maintain 100% attendance. In order to manage strict work deadlines you are expected to self-study for a minimum of 10 extra hours a week and must be able to cope with the workload.

The Access to HE Diploma in Science is composed of the following subjects areas: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Study Skills.

Tutorial content is broken down into units and assessed continuously. Tutorials support the students’ progress, particularly during their application into Higher Education.

A variety of methods are used to assess knowledge and understanding; these include short tests, practical write-ups, essays or short-structured questions and exam units at the end of the course. Learners will need to gain 60 credits (45 credits graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction, and 15 ungraded credits) in order to complete the course and achieve the full qualification.

You will achieve the nationally recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) awarded by OCN London.

Fees and funding

During your course there may be some additional costs for essential books and stationery.

Progression

Students who have completed this course have moved on to higher education and advanced in a wide range of courses, including those in Science, Health Care and Complementary Medicine.

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