Access to HE in Science
Start Date
Sun Sep 16 2018 18:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Duration
32 weeks
We offer competitive prices, cheaper than any local college or training provider in Northern Ireland. If you find me a cheaper price within NI, we will match it. We want to give you a chance to gain your qualification without having to take out high interest loans.
Prospective Annual Salary
This course is not a final destination, it is an access course for pre science.
Course Description
The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Science) is a Level 3 qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university.
It is designed for:
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adults with a current or previous role or interest in a science related area;
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adults who, because of social, educational or individual circumstances, were unable to participate in or benefit from initial education;
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adults from groups under-represented in higher education;
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adults seeking a change of direction because of unemployment or lack of career opportunities in their previous field and who have a demonstrable interest in entering a science related profession.
Progression Opportunities
progression opportunties
Course Delivery
Lessons are delivered online via webinars - you can always replay the recording in case you miss a lesson.
To gain this qualification, you are required to carry out 10 hours of laboratory practicals at our local University partner in Derry-Londonderry. These practicals will be delivered over 3 days, 1.5 days in Semester 1 and 1.5 days in Semester 2.
Fees
£820 (Tuition) + £130 ( Registration fee) + £200 laboratory fee for 1 year.
Note: Tuition fee is exclusive of VAT
What Will I Study?
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Examination Skills: Preparing for and Succeeding in an Examination
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Using Information Technology
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Finding and Reading Information
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Report Writing
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Algebra
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Human Biology
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Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Health and Disease
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Matter: Particles and Formulae
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Biological Chemistry
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Amount (mole) of Substance
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Chemical Kinetics
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Applications of Health Physics
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Medical Imaging
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Algebraic Functions and Graphs
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Calculus
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Introduction to Psychology
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Laboratory Skills