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Access to HE Science Course in Southwark

Cost£8,640.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Science Course in Southwark. Classes run at Southwark College Main Campus, full-time during the day over 35 weeks.

The course prepares you for a BSc degree in science or a health-related subject. You'll study biology, chemistry, and physics alongside Level 3 maths. Universities value this combination because it builds the analytical foundation degree-level science demands. To enrol, you'll need GCSE English, Maths, and Science at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications.

You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma (Science) awarded by Gateway Qualifications.

Who this course is for

Learners will be prepared for the demands of a BSc degree in science or health.The intensive nature of the course and the inclusion of level 3 maths is appreciated by universities in preparing students for higher level study within the sciences.

Entry requirements

Age 19+ learners will need to have GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualifications. IELTS tests can be taken before the course starts at the college if students do not have English GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll study biology, covering cells, genetics, and physiology.
  • You'll study chemistry, including atomic structure, bonding, and reactions.
  • You'll study physics, covering forces, energy, and waves.
  • You'll develop mathematical skills at Level 3, including algebra and data analysis.
  • You'll practise scientific writing and how to evaluate evidence.
  • You'll build the study skills needed for degree-level work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Southwark College Main Campus. The course is assessed through a combination of assignments and written tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units, and tutors will give you feedback throughout. There are no formal exams in the traditional sense; assessment is continuous across the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southwark College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory technician, supports research and testing in a lab setting.
  • Science technician, assists teaching staff in school or college labs.
  • Healthcare science assistant, works in NHS diagnostic or clinical departments.
  • Research assistant, supports scientific studies in academic or commercial settings.
  • Pharmacy assistant, works in a dispensary under pharmacist supervision.

What you could study next

  • BSc in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Biomedical Science, the natural next step after this Diploma.
  • BSc in Nursing or Midwifery, for those aiming at health-related degree programmes.
  • BSc in Pharmacology or Biochemistry, for learners interested in medicines and molecular science.
  • Foundation Year in Science, offered by some universities as an alternative entry route alongside the Access to HE Diploma.
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