This course provides a recognised route to higher education courses for Physiotherapy, Radiography, Paramedic Science, Speech and Language Therapy and other science-based health care programmes. It may also lead to higher education degree courses in areas such as Operating Department Practice and Biomedical Science.
Whilst there are no formal academic requirements for this course, a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths is advisable and will be required for entrance to university. Find out more about Maths and English qualifications offered at the college.
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Timetabled days
Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 5pm.
What the course includes
A number of different assessments are used on the Access course. These include presentations; research reports; exams; an e-portfolio of Higher Education Study Skills and an Independent Research Project. These assessments will develop your academic skills in line with university expectations ensuring a smooth transition into degree level study programmes.
The subjects you will study include:
- Physiology (15 credits)
- Biochemistry (9 credits)
- Physics (9 credits)
- Project (9 credits)
- Statistics L3 (3 credits)
- Study Skills (6 credits)
- Maths L2 (6 credits)
- Physiology Key Concepts (3 credits)
Where will this course take me?
The Access to Science course opens a wide range of degree opportunities such Physiotherapy, Radiography, Biomedical Science, Paramedic Science, Speech and Language Therapy and many other science-based health care programmes.
What students say
‘The Access course changed my life!’
‘I hated school… I don't think I could've kept it up had the classes have been horrible. I really enjoyed all of the subjects covered on the course’
‘Without your support and indeed that of all my other Tutors at the College, I would never have achieved this present goal which undoubtedly will open doors to my future achievements and success.’
