Course details
Course description
Life Sciences Access is a stepping stone to further education at a university level. You will develop your knowledge and understanding in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
This is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill campus. Our Science department offers you the opportunity to study in purpose-built laboratories. These will support the development of your general and specialist practical skills whilst enhancing your theoretical understanding of science.
This is a Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) meaning if you have few or no formal qualifications and have been out of full-time education for at least three years (five years if studied Highers or a Higher National course or similar level) you can apply.
SWAP courses provide you with an alternative route into higher education and are designed to give you intensive academic preparation as well as the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence you need for entry into higher education through recognised progression routes at colleges or universities in Scotland. For more information on SWAP courses please go to: www.scottishwideraccess.org and click on the SWAP East Portal.
What you will learn
You will cover a range of National 5 and Higher-Level subjects such as:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- ICT
- Preparation for Higher Education
All SWAP students are required to participate in and complete Preparation for Higher Education (HE). Preparation for HE will assist you in researching and visiting universities. You will be expected to work as a team and on your own to complete this module.
Learning outcome
A large range of degree courses is offered by the universities in East and Central Scotland including:
- The University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Napier University
- Heriot-Watt University
- Queen Margaret University
- University of Dundee
- Abertay University
- University of St Andrews
- University of the Highlands and Islands
- University of Aberdeen
- For Biological Science students this course can lead to a range of degree options including Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Microbiology
A range of science-related careers.
Find out more at the Scottish Wider Access Programme website
Entry requirements
Students should be ordinarily resident in Scotland. Please contact the SWAP East Office at swapeast@ed.ac.uk if you are not sure about your eligibility.
- Candidates must have been out of education for three years (five years if you have Highers or equivalent) and must not already have a degree. The course is NOT intended for school leavers.
- Students who already have a university degree are not eligible for a SWAP programme. Any applicant who has been to university but did not complete may be eligible if there are special circumstances. Please email SWAP for advice BEFORE submitting an application at swapeast@ed.ac.uk.
Course options
Course details
Full time
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: £1,008.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Sighthill Campus
Sighthill Campus
Bankhead Avenue
Edinburgh
EH11 4DE