Advanced Certificate: SWAP Access to Health and Life Sciences SCQF Level 6

Access - Fife College

Course description

The Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) is a partnership between colleges and universities in Scotland that work together to support access to higher education for adult learners. SWAP programmes are for adults who have not previously obtained a university degree and have been out of full-time education for at least three years. This course will provide you with the skills and qualifications required for entry to health and life science degrees, as well as professions allied to healthcare.

Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
The Core Skills of ICT, numeracy, and communication will be developed

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for SWAP students, but you must meet the SWAP eligibility criteria. That means you don’t already have a degree and you have been out of full-time education for at least three years. Check your SWAP eligibility on the SWAP website.Although there are no formal entry requirements for this course, a good general education with some maths and communication – ideally two National 4s – would be advantageous.

Entry is by informal discussion where you will be asked to demonstrate that you have the relevant life skills to successfully complete the course.

Evidence of life skills may include level of maturity, and experience of skills related to the potential choice of degree subject including paid employment or volunteering and awareness of subject choice.

Learning outcome

Knowledge of Science and Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 and 6.
Generic skills including IT, numeracy and communication.

Progression

Further study

Over 200 degrees at 13 universities - visit the SWAP website to search the full list of degree pathways.
HNC: Applied Sciences SCQF Level 7

Career opportunities

This course links into a variety of university degree courses, including science courses such as biological sciences, biomedical sciences, forensics, marine biology, nutrition and chemistry, along with a range of allied health courses such as paramedic science, dietetics, OT, radiography and physiotherapy. On completion of a university degree, you will be qualified to enter a career in health and life sciences.