Pre-Access to Science & Nursing - Level 2 - Part-Time

Our Pre-Access to Science & Nursing course is designed to provide mature (19+) learners with essential knowledge and skills that will support their progression directly into employment within the health sciences or onto our Access to Science and Nursing ready to progress into higher education.

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Course Description
This course, which will run one day a week, gives a foundation in both study skills and subject knowledge.

Learners are introduced to life sciences which includes studying key topic areas in life science and the potential impact of current developments within the discipline.

Learners will also have the opportunity to enhance their maths and English skills, as well as specific study skills sessions (such as spelling and writing, critical thinking, research skills, numeracy skills related to sciences etc.) to improve proficiency and build confidence to help aid the transition of getting back into education.

Units may include:
- Life Processes and Living Things
- Human Biology Genetics Immunology
- The Building Blocks of Chemistry
- Nutritional Science
- Health Psychology
- Career Development and Employability
Entry Requirements

Whilst this course has no official entry requirements, an interview will be required and learners will be asked to demonstrate an interest to progress within the area.
Course Length

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

10/09/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course will run every Thursday with face-to-face delivery from 9am - 3:15pm

Course Fees

Age	Cost
19+	£600

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
- SEG Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Employment and Study in Health Sciences
- You will also get the opportunity to work towards a GCSE or functional skills qualifications in English and / or Maths if you do not have these already. These will generally be taught on a second day at college or online (currently a Wednesday).
How is my course assessed?

Learners will be assessed with written assignments, group work and by demonstrating an understanding of the unit.