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-Levels. Students who are studying on the Access to HE - Science Diploma at Harrow College study: * 15 credits of Chemistry * 15 credits of Biology * 9 credits of Mathematics

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

This is a coursework-based course in which the forms of assessment may include: written reports, presentations, tests, examinations and practical experiments. Students must complete 60 credits to gain the Access to HE qualification. Of these credits, 45 credits are graded as pass, merit or distinction and 15 credits are ungraded.

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 Dieteti