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Access to HE Science Course in Grimsby

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration298 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact TEC Partnership for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Science Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, full-time during the day. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college to confirm what applies to you. The course runs for around 10 months and prepares you to apply for a science-based degree at university. You'll study subjects across the sciences, building the knowledge and academic skills that universities look for. This is a recognised university access course for adults who want to move into higher education.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

https://grimsby.ac.uk/our-courses/?searchCourse=access§or=12&search+button=%C2%A0

What you will learn

  • You'll develop scientific knowledge across core areas such as biology, chemistry, or physics
  • You'll practise academic writing and research skills needed for degree-level study
  • You'll analyse data and interpret scientific evidence
  • You'll build skills in critical thinking and constructing scientific arguments
  • You'll complete assignments that reflect the demands of university coursework

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Grimsby Institute. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework completed throughout the year. There is no final exam in the traditional sense. Your work is graded using a credit-based system, and you'll need to pass a set number of credits at merit or distinction level to meet university entry requirements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nurse or midwife: degree entry typically requires a science access qualification
  • Biomedical scientist: laboratory and clinical science roles
  • Pharmacist: degree pathway starts with science foundation study
  • Environmental scientist: degree-level entry for conservation and research roles
  • Science teacher: graduate route into secondary school teaching
  • Radiographer: NHS clinical role requiring a science-based degree

What you could study next

This Diploma is designed to take you into higher education. Most graduates go on to apply for a science-based degree such as nursing, biology, biomedical science, pharmacy, or environmental science. Some universities also accept it for medicine or dentistry foundation years. If you want to teach, a science degree followed by a PGCE is the standard route. Check individual university entry requirements, as grade thresholds vary by course and institution.

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