Access to HE - Science

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) is a Level 3 qualification which prepares people, above the age of 19, without traditional qualifications for study at university. The qualification gives you the relevant academic subject knowledge needed for higher education study and the opportunity to develop study skills to help you to succeed. It is well established and widely accepted by universities, qualifying for UCAS tariff points that are comparable to the tariff points for three A

Students who are studying the Access to HE Science Diploma at Richmond upon Thames College study 15 credits of: * Chemistry * 15 credits of Biology * 3 credits of Mathematics * 12 credits of Physics * 15 credits of Study Skills. The Study Skills units are not graded but the other 45 credits can be gained at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

You will be taught through a variety of study methods which may include the following: classroom teaching, home learning, practical activities, presentations, group work, remote learning and research.

This is a coursework-based course in which the forms of assessment may include: written reports, presentations, tests, examinations and practical experiments.

Learners often, but not exclusively, progress to Higher Education study in areas related to Science, Biomedical Science is always a popular choice. Our latest cohort of Access to Science students progressed on to a range of diverse degree courses such as: * Nursing * Biomedical sciences * Nutrition * Veterinary Nursing * Neuroscience * Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry * Mechanical Engineering * Computer Science * Chemistry * Psychology * Physiotherapy * Nutrition and Diete