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This Level 3 qualification is aimed at adult learners who are looking to return to education to gain the qualifications they need to enter higher education. Students can progress into fields such as medicine, pharmacology, bio-medical science and research.This diploma is being offered through Skills and Education Group (subject to approval) to meet the need for non-traditional access into the medical field in higher education.
The Science Access Diploma is a 1 year programme which prepares mature students for Higher Education (university) courses in science-related subjects. The Diploma is recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Level 2 Applied Science (Double First Award) is an interesting, diverse and stimulating qualification in which you’ll learn about biology, chemistry and physics. You will develop your knowledge and practical skills in Applied Science – this can help you to thrive in your future studies or the world of work.
Level 2 Applied Science (Extended Certificate) delivered at the Hillsborough Campus is an interesting, diverse and stimulating course in which you’ll learn about biology, chemistry, physics and forensic science. You will develop your knowledge and practical skills in Applied Science – this can help you to thrive on future study programmes or in the world of work.
The Level 3 Applied Science Diploma is designed as a two-year, full-time qualification that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in the applied science sector before entering employment. The qualification carries UCAS Tariff points equivalent to 2 A Levels. The Applied Science covers many topics that are science based including laboratory work, medicine, forensics, environmental and the fundamental biological, chemical and physical sciences.