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Access to HE Diploma (Science)

Access to HE Diploma , Level 3
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What Our Students Say

“Because I’ve got autism and I’d sometimes have trouble understanding things – because I need stuff breaking down into detail and explaining to me in a perfect way, in a much more understanding way, I have tutors that understand me a bit more.”

Max

“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”

Eve

Course Information

Introduction

If are returning to education and hope to study science at degree level, this course is for you. You’ll deepen your understanding of biology and chemistry alongside polishing your academic skills such as presenting and academic writing. Progression may include a degree.

As you study, you’ll cover a range of biology and chemistry units such as infection and immunity, and energy and equilibria. You’ll also develop your mathematics skills in algebra, logarithms, statistics, and calculus ready for degree-level study.

Take a look at our Essential Skills for Further Study in Science and Engineering course which can help you bridge your skills gap to be eligible for this Access to HE (Science) course.

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Who is this course for?

Are you looking to pursue your favourite subject at university but don’t quite meet the entry requirements? Designed for adult learners, our Access to HE qualifications bridge the gap between GCSEs and higher education and are recognised by many universities in the UK. We also have a selection ofpre-access courses that prepare you for our Access to HE courses. Didn’t get your GCSEs or need them to be higher? Our Access Foundation GCSE programme will support you with achieving passes in five GCSEs.

Entry requirements

GCSEs in English Language and Maths and at grade 4/C or above. Aged 19+.

Course details

Duration: 1 year
Start Date: 08/09/2025
Study Type: Full time
Course Code: 77454-01
Fees (Adult): £3,258 plus exam fee of £126

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