Langside Campus
Ready to take the next step toward an exciting future in science? If you’ve been away from education for a few years, the Access to Biological and Chemical Sciences course, delivered in partnership with SWAP, is designed to help you succeed. This supportive and inspiring programme gives you a strong foundation in Biology and Chemistry at Higher level, plus Physics and Maths at National 5 level—everything you need to confidently progress to a life science degree at university or a relevant HNC. Alongside academic learning, you’ll receive dedicated guidance to build your confidence, strengthen core skills, and prepare for the rewarding journey ahead.
Subjects include: Biology (National 5 and Higher Units); Chemistry (National 5 and Higher Units); Maths (National 5 Units); Physics (National 5 Units); Communications (Higher).
No formal entry requirements. Applicants will usually have been out of full time education for at least 2 years and be able to demonstrate an aptitute for science. You will be invited to attend an interview.
Relevant HNC course.
1st year entry of Degrees relating to Chemistry or Biology, or in applied areas such as Biomedical/ Bioscience, Food Science, Marine Science, Marine Biology and Zoology.
SWAP partners include Glasgow University, Strathclyde University, Stirling University, UWS and GCU among others, although this qualification is also accepted by other universities throughout the UK who are not SWAP partners.
August
Access to FE/HE
Full time
1 year
Science
6
