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Access to HE Diploma (Science)
Access to HE Diploma awarded by Skills and Education Group Access
This is the perfect course if you would like to study science related courses at university including core science,
radiography, optometry and audiology.
radiography, optometry and audiology.
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Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September - June
Where - Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
This is the perfect course if you would like to study science related courses at university including core science, radiography, optometry and audiology.
This course is designed to support you on your path to a higher education course in science related disciplines. You will develop your skills and self-confidence to progress to university with unrivalled levels of support from experienced and skilled tutors.
An access to higher education course is designed for adults who wish to change their career, study at degree level or improve their job prospects. If you have been out of education for a while or don’t have the right qualifications for the university course you would like to complete, then an access course is ideal for you.
This is the perfect course if you would like to study science related courses at university including core science, radiography, optometry and audiology.
This course is designed to support you on your path to a higher education course in science related disciplines. You will develop your skills and self-confidence to progress to university with unrivalled levels of support from experienced and skilled tutors.
An access to higher education course is designed for adults who wish to change their career, study at degree level or improve their job prospects. If you have been out of education for a while or don’t have the right qualifications for the university course you would like to complete, then an access course is ideal for you.
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A minimum of GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above. All applicants must be aged 19+. Please note we will need to see certificates/evidence that you have achieved the required GCSE grades. You will not be able to undertake the course without this.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Degrees in core science (biology chemistry, physics), forensic science, optometry, pharmacy, radiography, plus a number of other degree courses in related science subjects
Scientist, radiographer, optometrist,
audiologist, chemist, biologist,
researcher.
audiologist, chemist, biologist,
researcher.
The cost of this course is £3,345
This course may is eligable for a student loan, or depending on your personal circumstances you may be eligable for fee remissions. For further information on fees and how to pay them please email customerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
On the course, you will be assessed via written reports, classroom presentations, professional discussions and practical experiments. At the start of the course, assessments are ungraded to support your study skills and academic writing. There are no exams on this course.
Access to HE Diploma awarded by Skills and Education Group Access
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