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Free Access to HE Science Course Online

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodySEGA
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About this course

Free Access to HE Science Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course runs for approximately one year and covers biology, chemistry, and physics with a focus on medical and health sciences. Topics include cell division and genetics, human infection and immunity, and the chemistry of drugs and medicine. You'll also build academic skills such as essay writing, research, and exam preparation, so you're ready for university-level study. To enrol, you'll need GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification with Functional Skills at Level 2.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

  • GCSE grade 4 or above for both English and maths or
  • A relevant Level 2 qualification and Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 2

You will also have an online assessment and interview with our course tutors before completing your enrolment, so we can ensure the course is right for you.

Some universities do not accept Functional Skills and require GCSEs.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the biology of the human body, including cell division and genetics
  • You'll explore human infection, immunity, and how the body responds to disease
  • You'll learn the principles of drugs and medicine, including the chemistry behind them
  • You'll apply key laws of physics relevant to medical and health sciences
  • You'll develop academic writing skills, including essay structure and research techniques
  • You'll practise exam preparation and time management for university-level study
  • You'll build note-taking and oral presentation skills used in higher education

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment includes written assignments and exams. Before you enrol, you'll complete an online assessment and interview with course tutors to confirm the course is the right level for you. The course can be started at any point in the year and does not follow the standard academic calendar.

What you will need to bring

West London College will confirm anything you need before you start. As this is an online course, you'll need reliable internet access and a device to study on.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Healthcare assistant: support patients in hospitals or community settings
  • Medical laboratory technician: assist with diagnostic testing and analysis
  • Pharmacy assistant: support dispensing and patient advice in pharmacy settings
  • Care assistant: provide personal care and support to adults or older people
  • NHS support worker: work across a range of clinical and non-clinical NHS roles
  • Science technician: support teaching or research in schools or laboratories

What you could study next

This level 3 access to he science qualification is recognised by UK universities as meeting entry requirements for degree-level study. You could progress to a BSc in Nursing, Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, or a related health and medical sciences degree. Some learners go on to apply for graduate entry medicine or allied health programmes. Check individual university entry requirements, as some specify GCSEs rather than Functional Skills for English and maths.

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