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Access to Advanced Biochemical Sciences (SWAP)

Glasgow Kelvin College

Venues

Springburn Campus

Content

Would you like to take the first step to university in a friendly environment? Would you like to work in a science based environment in the biological or chemical industries?

This programme is designed to enable adults with no formal qualifications to prepare, in one year, for entry into a degree course in Biological or Chemical sciences, or HNC Applied Science. It is a Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) that provides positive destination routes not otherwise achievable without formal academic certification. The programme is a lot work in terms of academic study and time however the rewards are invaluable in helping you progress in your career. It is a science based programme and will give you a strong fundamental knowledge base to start your studies at university.

A wide variety of units will be covered.

Core subjects include: Biology; chemistry.

Core skills including: Maths; Communications.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. Entry subject to interview.

Progression Routes

HNC Applied Science or degree courses in biological or chemical sciences.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Access to FE/HE

Study Method

Part time (day)

Course Length

2 years

Department

Science

SCQF Level

6

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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HNC and HND

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