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Free Access to HE Science Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCN London Region
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About this course

Free Access to HE Science Course in Ealing. Classes run at Ealing Green College, full-time during the day. This level 3 access to he science course is designed for adults aged 19 or over who want to move into undergraduate study. You'll cover biology, chemistry, maths, and study skills over one year. To enrol, you'll need GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalents. Note that completing this qualification does not guarantee a university place. It prepares you to apply, but entry decisions rest with individual universities.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

GCSE Maths at grade 4 (C) or higher GCSE English at grade 4 (C) or higher

We will accept Functional Skills at Level 2 as an equivalent, but recommend that you check the entry requirements of your chosen university before applying, as many will only accept GCSEs for entry onto their degree programmes.

You will also have an interview with our course teachers at enrolment to check that the course is right for you.

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing skills, including report writing and structured note-taking.
  • You'll study core biology topics such as cells, biological molecules, enzymes, disease, and immunity.
  • You'll cover chemistry, including chemical bonding, organic compounds, periodic trends, and predicting chemical processes.
  • You'll apply maths skills including algebra, probability, and statistics in scientific contexts.
  • You'll practise reading and interpreting scientific writing and handling scientific data.
  • You'll build the study skills needed for undergraduate learning, including exam preparation and information research.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Ealing Green College, with a mix of taught sessions and guided independent work. Assessment is through a combination of assignments and coursework across mandatory and optional units. You'll also have an interview with course teachers at enrolment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ealing Green College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory technician: support scientific research and testing in labs
  • Science technician: assist teaching staff in school or college labs
  • Healthcare support worker: entry-level role in NHS or care settings
  • Pharmacy assistant: support dispensing and patient advice in pharmacies
  • Research assistant: support data collection and analysis in research teams
  • Environmental monitoring officer: collect and record environmental samples and data

What you could study next

This qualification is a recognised route into undergraduate study at UK universities. Typical next steps include:

  • BSc Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Biomedical Science at university
  • BSc Nursing or Midwifery (check individual university entry requirements, as some require GCSEs rather than Functional Skills)
  • BSc Environmental Science or Pharmacology

Always check the specific entry requirements of your chosen university before applying, as offers vary.

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