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Access to Medical Sciences is a life-changing opportunity for adults returning to education who already have significant healthcare experience as well grades in Higher Biology, Chemistry and Maths to allow progression to medical science degrees at university. Designed to help you take the next step toward medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or pharmacy, this academically challenging course will strengthen your scientific knowledge and prepare you for the academic demands of progression to university to study medical sciences. With expert teaching and dedicated support, you’ll gain the confidence, skills, and qualifications needed to achieve your ambitions.

You will study:

Biology units ranging from SCQF Level 6-Level 8; Chemistry units from SCQF Level 5-Level 6; Higher Maths units; Communications 4/ Literature 1.

You will also complete a module designed to develop the academic skills necessary for studying at university.

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).

Due to the high level of Chemistry and Biology you will be expected to have some appropriate recent qualifications in these subjects and at least Maths at National 5, or equivalent. Grades from any recent part time courses you have undertaken will be taken into account when deciding on entry to the programme.

Progression Routes

Relevant degree course