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Access to HE Science Course in Southend-on-Sea

Cost£5,040.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Science Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at South Essex College Southend Campus, full-time during the day. A fee applies; an Advanced Learner Loan may help cover the cost.

The course runs for 12 months and covers biology, human physiology, chemistry, physics, and academic study skills. You'll also carry out practical work and experiments. It's recognised by UK universities as a route into science-based degrees, including physiotherapy, radiography, and dietetics.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Access to HE Diploma in Science.

Who this course is for

This is an exciting course with an excellent reputation for students progressing to higher education. Subjects covered include physics, study skills, biology, human physiology, chemistry and physics. You will also undertake practical work and experiments. If necessary, update your numeracy and literacy qualifications via Skills for Life qualifications. This is essential if your English and maths level 2 qualifications were taken five years ago or you do not have level 2 qualifications.

Entry requirements

Many universities require GCSE maths and English, or equivalent qualifications. It is worth checking what qualifications you require with the university or college you wish to progress to. As part of the interview process, you will need to complete a short computer-based assessment in maths and English to show you are working at level 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll study core biology, including cell structure, genetics, and living systems.
  • You'll explore human physiology, covering body systems and how they function.
  • You'll study chemistry, including atomic structure, reactions, and the periodic table.
  • You'll study physics, covering forces, energy, and scientific principles.
  • You'll develop academic study skills for university-level work.
  • You'll carry out independent research and practical experiments.
  • You'll practise writing assignments and presenting your findings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at South Essex College Southend Campus. Assessment is through written assignments, presentations, and internally set examinations. You'll also take part in practical experiments throughout the course. As part of the application process, you'll complete a short computer-based assessment in maths and English to confirm you're working at Level 2.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College Southend Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Physiotherapy support worker, assists qualified physiotherapists in clinical settings.
  • Laboratory technician, prepares and runs tests in a science or research lab.
  • Healthcare science assistant, supports diagnostic work in NHS or private settings.
  • Radiography assistant, works alongside radiographers in imaging departments.
  • Dietetic support worker, helps dietitians deliver nutrition programmes.
  • Science technician, supports teaching or research in schools and colleges.

What you could study next

  • BSc Physiotherapy, a degree for those wanting to qualify as a physiotherapist.
  • BSc Biomedical Science, leads to laboratory and clinical science careers.
  • BSc Radiography, the degree route into diagnostic or therapeutic radiography.
  • BSc Dietetics, for those aiming to work as a registered dietitian.
  • BSc Biology or Chemistry, broad science degrees opening research and industry roles.
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