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Access to Chemical and Life Sciences (SWAP)

New College Lanarkshire

Venues

Coatbridge Campus

Content

Do you see yourself working in the Chemical and Biological filed for your future career? Are you looking for a career change? Is science an area that captures your interest and imagination? Do you have a natural ability in working with numbers?

This course provides students who are returning to education the opportunity to study for one year and gain entry to a range of science and technological courses at HNC, HND or Degree level. The qualification gained on completion of this course will also provide you with an opportunity to diversify into other areas of study within the Chemical and Biological Science areas. The course is structured to develop practical and investigation skills at Higher level.

This is your opportunity to study for one year and gain entry to a range of chemical and life science courses and kickstart the new career you’ve been looking for.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements, however students should show an interest in progression routes within the curriculum area. You should of been out of formal education for 4 (ideally 5) years.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

37 weeks

Department

Science

SCQF Level

4

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General