Access to Higher Education: Science - Full-time
Course outline
You’ll learn a range of skills across the core science fields.
Over the year you will study:
- Mathematical techniques in science and advanced maths
- Chemistry – inorganic, physical and organic
- Cell biology
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- Metabolic pathways
- Fundamentals of physics
- Condensed matter physics
- A practical scientific project
You will also complete a unit of scientific study skills designed to support your skills in research techniques, report writing, presentation skills and writing laboratory reports. This will help you develop the skills needed to approach and complete the range of assessments on the course, as well as preparing you to study at university.
You’ll have support from a personal tutor who will guide you through your studies and support you in making your university application.
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Location:
Maid Marian Way
Nottingham NG1 6AB |
Date:Start: 4th September 2019 |
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Course code: C000501 / Q002760 |
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| Qualification | CAVA Access to HE Diploma |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements | As the majority of our Access students are returning to learning as adults, we consider a range of experience when accepting students onto an Access programme. All students will be assessed to see what level they are learning at, particularly the level of English and maths skills, as these will be key to success whilst on a programme at Nottingham College. Your experience and level of study will be assessed at interview and this will determine your offer of a place at College. The standard entry requirements for a level 3 programme at the College is:
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths may be used as an equivalent for GCSE Maths. If you have GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Level 2 in English you may undertake an initial assessment to determine your level of English. It is not possible to study both GCSE English and Maths on this course. |
| Teaching & assessment | Learning is assessed in a variety of methods to prepare you to study at university. This may include an extended essay, timed assessments under controlled conditions and report writing. |
| Progression | Choose to follow with a range of science relateddegrees and a career in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, radiography, or optometry and ophthalmic. |
| Additional information | If you are aged 19 or over, check out our Financial Help page for information on fees and funding! |
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