This course provides access to university-level study for adult learners wishing to gain a degree in Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Paramedic Practice.This exciting new programme has been developed by North East Scotland College and Robert Gordon University especially for mature students who have been out of education for some time and would like to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Paramedic Science or Midwifery. You may be considering a change of career or have worked in a support worker role and now wish to gain qualifications and find routes into the Allied Health Professions (AHP) at degree level....

An intensive one-year programme in preparation for study at a higher level.This is an intensive course which aims to prepare you academically, and to give you the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence you need, for entry into university or HNC/D courses. As well as providing a sound grounding in the theoretical basis of medical and life sciences, the course contains a significant amount of stimulating practical activities. Much of the practical work will be of direct relevance to local interests, industries or topical issues, and will ensure you acquire a broad base of laboratory knowledge and expertise. Please...

A detailed study of the applications of key mathematical concepts.This Unit forms part of the Higher Mathematics course but can also be studied as a stand alone Unit. The Higher Mathematics course enables learners to develop skills in selecting and applying mathematical techniques in a variety of mathematical situations. The general aim of this particular Unit is to develop knowledge and skills that involve geometric applications, applications of sequences and applications of calculus. These skills will enable progression to further learning and to employment. Learners will experience in-depth study of the ways in which mathematics describes our world, and become...

Explore psychological explanations for individual and social behaviour.The human brain and its intricacies have fascinated the earth’s greatest minds for hundreds of years. The study of psychology gives insight into human behaviour and decision making – beneficial to anyone who interacts with others on a daily basis. This course is suitable for those wishing to progress to further/higher education — or anyone with an interest in human behaviour — and will allow you to gain an understanding of psychological theories, concepts, research studies and methods, whilst exploring various behaviours. You will also consider the ethical implications of psychological research and...

Explore the science of our natural world in preparation to study at Higher level.This tutor supported Distance Learning course is designed to allow you to progress to study Higher Biology at North East Scotland College. On this programme you will be given access to interactive online learning materials which will include workbooks, narrated Powerpoints, videos and computer marked self-assessment tests. You will also have access to a tutor via live online sessions on four occasions during the programme. There will also be an opportunity to submit a tutor-marked assessment to receive detailed personal feedback. At the end of the unit,...

This course develops an advanced Art and Design Portfolio, which encourages students to explore Art and Design in contemporary practice and to make personal choices for their own direction in the world of Art and Design.This course provides a broad visual education in Contemporary Art Practice to develop skills, knowledge and an awareness of specialist art & design disciplines. You will have the opportunity to develop individual practice in relation to personal interests. This will be enhanced by historical and contextual studies, so that you can explore the work of professional artists to link to your individual practice. You will...

Learn to solve equations, use graphs and work with trigonometric ratios.This unit forms part of the National 4 Mathematics Course but can also be studied as a stand alone Unit. The National 4 qualification enables learners to select and apply straightforward mathematical skills in a variety of mathematical and real-life situations. Learners interpret, communicate and manage information in mathematical form. The aim of this particular Unit is to develop skills linked to straightforward mathematical relationships. These include solving equations, understanding graphs and working with trigonometric ratios. The Outcomes cover aspects of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and reasoning. What you will...

Learn key skills in numeracy, money, time and measurement.This Unit forms part of the National 4 Mathematics Course but can also be studied as a stand along Unit. The National 4 qualification enables learners to select and apply straightforward mathematical skills in a variety of mathematical and real-life situations. Learners interpret, communicate and manage information in mathematical form. The aim of this particular Unit is to develop learners’ numerical and information handling skills to solve straightforward, real-life problems involving number, money, time and measurement. As learners tackle real-life problems, they will decide what numeracy skills to use and how to...

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have developed across all course units.This Unit forms part of the National 4 Mathematics Course. The National 4 qualification enables learners to select and apply straightforward mathematical skills in a variety of mathematical and real-life situations. Learners interpret, communicate and manage information in mathematical form. This Unit is the Added Value Unit of the National 4 Mathematics course, and aims to enable the learner to provide evidence of added value for the National 4 Mathematics Course through successful completion of a test. The test will allow students to demonstrate the breadth of their knowledge....

Providing candidates with opportunities to develop generic employability skills in the context of the uniformed and emergency services.This course will allow candidates to start to develop the general and practical skills, knowledge and understanding and employability skills needed to work in the sector – providing the fundamental skills required to pursue further training or employment in the public services sector. The course focuses on developing generic employability skills needed for success in the workplace through a variety of practical experiences in the areas of uniformed and emergency services. What you will experience The course consists of four mandatory units: Uniformed...