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Access to Podiatry - SWAP (Level 6)

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Entry Requirements

All candidates on the programme should have been out of education for 5 years. You should not have a HNC or degree. This Access programme is NOT intended for recent school leavers. If you are a recent school leaver you are very welcome to apply for our NQ Steps to Science programmes. Please note places are restricted and early application is strongly advised. Entry to the course will be based upon a competitive review of the applications. Appropriate work experience is very essential and should be clearly explained in your personal statement. Applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant career progression and be in a responsible position. Applicants should also have recent and relevant study experience of Chemistry, Biology and Maths preferably at Higher level. For this course, if English is not your first language you need to have SQA ESOL Higher (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications) If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment here at the College. This Access programme is NOT intended for graduates who should contact medical schools to consider graduate entry programmes. When you start the course we will review your academic understanding and skills to ensure you are placed on the correct programme. If you need support in particular area/s we may move you to an alternative pathway to allow you the best possible chance of success.

Description

Would you like to take the first step to university in a friendly environment? Would you like to study towards becoming a podiatrist? Access to Podiatry allows progression to the Podiatry based degree programmes or life science based HE (HNC/D or Degree level). It is a Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) that provides positive destination routes not otherwise achievable without formal academic certification. The programme is a lot work in terms of academic study and time however the rewards are invaluable in helping you progress in your career. It is a science based programme and will give you a strong fundamental knowledge base to start your studies at university. The course is intensive and requires a full time commitment. It is not possible, due to the nature of the programme, to complete it on a part time basis. You must be able to commit to full time study and be aware that classes can be timetabled any time between 9-5, Monday through Friday. You should thoroughly consider if you are able to commit to a full time course in terms of finances, childcare, etc. Further information about SWAP Access courses can be found on the SWAP website.

Course Content

A wide variety of units will be covered. Core subjects include: Biology Chemistry Core skills including: Maths Communications

Duration

Full Time 1 Academic Year August - June

Progression

This Access to Podiatry course is designed to enable adults with no formal qualifications to prepare, in one year, for entry into a dietetics based degree course. If you have successfully completed your Access course, you would be very welcome on our HN programme and as an internal candidate would be prioritized. Completing these courses opens the door to a huge choice of degree courses or of science jobs both locally and in every corner of the world. All learners who successfully complete our HN courses progress either to university or obtain well paid jobs.

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