This course is delivered in partnership with, co-written, and endorsed by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be awarded the CAVA Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science.
The study programme is designed for those who wish to progress onto a degree programme, and students must be aged 19+ at the time of enrolment.
This study programme in total contains 60 credits, 45 credits at Level 3 and graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and 15 at Level 3 graded at Pass or Ungraded. There are 9 credits in Chemistry, 12 credits in Biology, 6 credits in Biochemistry and 9 credits in Psychology. There will also be a 3 credit unit in Physics and 6 credits for a Research Project.
The Biology units include:
- Human systems and Exchange and Transport in the Human Body
- The Chemistry units include: Biochemistry, Chemical Principles and Chemical Basics, and Atomic Structure and Controlling Chemical Reactions
- The Psychology units include: Health Psychology and Psychological Research Methods
- The Physics unit will be Radiography based
- There will also be a subject-based Research project
There will be additional study skills units in HE Study Skills, Ethics and Introduction to Critical Thinking. A variety of assessments are used; including essays, posters, case studies, presentations, exams, and portfolio evidence. You will be in College for 2 days for the Access to HE Diploma, plus half a day for English or maths, a variety of supportive patterns are available to suit your personal circumstances.
What careers can I go into if I complete the access Science course?
- Adult and Paediatric Nursing
- Midwifery
- Radiography
- Paramedic Science
- Operating Department Practice
- Physiotherapy and many more
For further information on CAVA click http://www.cava.ac.uk/
