Level 3 Access to HE Pharmacy

Course Content

A one year course designed to equip over 19s with the skills, confidence and academic qualification to enable them to progress to university. As a learner on this qualification you will be offered a coherent, integrated and supported year of study through which you will gain the knowledge, awareness, skills and confidence necessary for successful undergraduate study in a range of science and biomedical related progression routes.

Aims:

• To provide HE progression opportunities for adults who, because of social, educational or individual circumstances, do not have the necessary qualifications;
• To give learners a general introduction to the basic concepts, methods and key areas of knowledge within the core disciplines taken and offer a coherent and stimulating framework within which they can broaden their intellectual outlook and make connections between subject areas;
• To help learners to develop and consolidate the various skills required to enable them to cope successfully with the demands of undergraduate study and to become independent, self-directed learners; -To establish a positive and supportive learning environment within which learners can build their confidence through successful learning and the sharing of their experience;

The course is 12 hours a week class contact time over 3 or 4 days. At least 20 hours per week self-directed study. 32 weeks.

Course Outcomes

Gaining the fundamentals in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences through studying subjects such as:

• Atoms, particles and formulae
• Algebra
• Mole calculations
• Use of common types of drugs
• Cells
• Cardiovascular system
• The Endocrine System

Completion of the course will lead to students progressing to university to undertake a foundation degree or a degree in science and science-related areas.

Progression

Learners primarily progress to Higher Education study in areas related to Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. These may include:

• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Pharmacy
• Biomedical Science
• Neuroscience
• Ophthalmic

Entry Requirements

GCSE maths, English and Science grade C or above. Complete initial assessments in English and maths and a short piece of writing at the interview session to assess suitability for the course.

Assessment

Assessment consists of:

• Formal written examinations
• Oral presentations
• Formal essays
• Written reports
• Assignments
• Exams

At any one time you will be working on at least 3/4 different assignments all due at the same time.

Equipment

Access to a computer, calculator, basic stationery, portfolio