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Access to Life Sciences (SWAP)

Dundee and Angus College

Venues

Kingsway Campus

Content

SWAP Access courses are designed for learners who are looking for a change in career direction. It is an intensive course which aims to prepare learners academically, and to give the opportunity to develop the skills required for entry into university or HNC courses. Learners will study a broad range of subjects including units in Chemistry, Maths and Biology as well as core units in Communications and IT.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. Applicants will have a personal interview and may be required to take a Maths/English skills test to gain entry onto the course. To be eligible to enrol as a SWAP Access student you should have been out of full-time education for at least 3 years if you have previous Level 5 qualifications, or 5 years if you already have Highers or HNC/D qualifications.

Progression Routes

Examples of some of the possible degree programmes include biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, immunology, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy or environmental sciences. Alternatively you could choose to progress to a related HNC/D programme at College.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Access to FE/HE

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Science

SCQF Level

6

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General