Gain the equivalent of 1.5 A level during this one year programme, and then move onto either an apprenticeship, employment or the extended diploma, where you’ll top up your qualifications to the equivalent of 3 A levels. If you’ve already got some A levels but need more UCAS points to move into higher education this could be the boost you need. The course is designed to incorporate skills such as teamwork and good communication combined with experience in research, extended writing, and meeting deadlines. The focus on the holistic development of your practical, interpersonal, and thinking skills enables you to be both work-ready and experienced in academic expectations. Our approach is to provide rigour and balance so as to promote your ability to apply your learning immediately in new contexts, for example, carrying out practical laboratory tasks, planning investigations, collecting, analysing, and presenting data.
Standard entry to this course requires one positive reference. It is desirable that you can demonstrate 90% attendance at your last place of work or study. A GCSE in a Science subject at grade 4 (C) or above is required, plus three other GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths. Consideration will be given to all applicants over the age of 19, who do not hold formal Science qualifications.
For this course you will have to be organised, adhering to your deadlines and keeping a portfolio of your assignments. There are two externally assessed units (exams) over this one-year course. The remainder of your qualification will be assessed internally by a variety of methods that may include a practical assignment, essays, and/or presentations.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 7LW |
Gain the equivalent of 1.5 A level during this one year programme, and then move onto either an apprenticeship, employment or the extended diploma, where you’ll top up your qualifications to the equivalent of 3 A levels. If you’ve already got some A levels but need more UCAS points to move into higher education this could be the boost you need. The course is designed to incorporate skills such as teamwork and good communication combined with experience in research, extended writing, and meeting deadlines. The focus on the holistic development of your practical, interpersonal, and thinking skills enables you to be both work-ready and experienced in academic expectations. Our approach is to provide rigour and balance so as to promote your ability to apply your learning immediately in new contexts, for example, carrying out practical laboratory tasks, planning investigations, collecting, analysing, and presenting data.
Standard entry to this course requires one positive reference. It is desirable that you can demonstrate 90% attendance at your last place of work or study. A GCSE in a Science subject at grade 4 (C) or above is required, plus three other GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths. Consideration will be given to all applicants over the age of 19, who do not hold formal Science qualifications.
For this course you will have to be organised, adhering to your deadlines and keeping a portfolio of your assignments. There are two externally assessed units (exams) over this one-year course. The remainder of your qualification will be assessed internally by a variety of methods that may include a practical assignment, essays, and/or presentations.