Access to Life Sciences (SWAP)

Course Content

SWAP Access courses are designed for learners who are looking for a change in career direction. It is an intensive course which aims to prepare learners academically, and to give the opportunity to develop the skills required for entry into university or HNC courses. Learners will study a broad range of subjects including units in Chemistry, Maths and Biology as well as core units in Communications and IT.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements however, applicants must demonstrate a high level of commitment and motivation. Applicants will be interviewed and may be required to take a Maths skills test. To be an eligible SWAP Access student, applicants must have been out of full time education for at least 3 years if they previously studied level 5 qualifications, or 5 years for level 6 qualifications. There are English efficiency entry requirements of 6.0 IELTS score for students who have English as a second language.

Method of Assessment

Assessment is by end of unit tests/completion of course work. At the end of the year, learners will be given a grade profile in Maths, Chemistry and Biology.

Future Prospects

Successful completion of the course will allow entry to a range of degree programmes. Further information on SWAP Access programmes is available from http://www.scottishwideraccess.org/