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Cardonald Campus

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Dreaming of a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or pharmacy but missing the qualifications to get started? This Access to Medical Sciences (An Introduction) course is your gateway to success. Designed for adults with experience in healthcare/dentistry/vet medicine returning to education, it provides a strong academic foundation in key science subjects, Biology, Chemistry and Maths, at Levels 5 and 6. You’ll gain the essential knowledge and study skills needed to progress confidently to our full Access to Medical Sciences programme. With expert guidance and a supportive learning environment, we’ll help you rebuild your confidence, sharpen your skills, and prepare for the next step toward your chosen career.

During the Access to Medical Sciences (Introduction) course, you'll study:

Biology (National 5 and Higher units); Chemistry (National 5 and Higher units); Maths (National 5 units); Physics (National 5 unit); Communications (Higher level).

Entry Requirements

This course is not aimed at recent school leavers. You must have a gap in your education of three years if you have previously studied at National 5, or equivalent level, or five years if you have previously studied at Higher/HNC level. If you have not studied at National 5/Standard grade level previously, you should look into our NQ Applied Science Level 5 or Introduction to Science course (Level 4).

Progression Routes

Relevant HNC or HND courses