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Kilmarnock Campus

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Pre-Access to Life Sciences (SWAP) is the first part of an intensive, two part course which will prepare hard working candidates for pursuing Scientific careers or progress onto further study in science.

The course covers theory and practical work from a broad range of science topics including Biology, Chemistry, Forensics, Physics and National 5 Mathematics as well as core skills in ICT and Communications.

It is envisaged that in the first semester candidates will be working at the SCQF Level 5, quickly progressing onto SCQF Level 6 in the second semester.

The assessment includes: practical assessment with associated written reports, maintenance of a technical lab diary, written end of unit exams and oral presentations.

Entry Requirements

National 4 Biology, Chemistry or Physics.