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Essential Skills for Further Study in Science and Engineering

Certificate , Level 2
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What Our Students Say

“I’m working really well with my tutors – they’re really supportive and we just have a laugh. It’s like a really nice atmosphere. I think the facilities are really fantastic.”

Dan

“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

Rachel

Course Information

Introduction

This course provides foundation knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics. You will also learn the academic skills needed to succeed at university. This course is designed to provide progression on to the Access to HE Diploma (Science) programme.

With this course, you’ll learn the about the concepts of human physiology, the different types of chemical reactions and the the types of electric circuits. You’ll study a range of topics including; the chemistry of life, the basics of acids and alkalis and the concepts of waves. You’ll also strengthen your academic skills ready for progression.

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Who is this course for?

Are you looking to pursue your favourite subject at university but don’t quite meet the entry requirements? Designed for adult learners, our Access to HE qualifications bridge the gap between GCSEs and higher education and are recognised by many universities in the UK. We also have a selection of Access foundation programmes that prepare you for our Access to HE courses. Didn’t get your GCSEs or need them to be higher? Our Access Foundation GCSE programme will support you with achieving passes in five GCSEs.

Course details

Duration: 1 year
Start Date: 08/09/2025
Study Type: Full time
Course Code: 74945-01

Employment Statistics

  • Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.

    Average Salary
    £43,680

  • Biological scientists

    Average Salary
    £42,640

  • Chemical scientists

    Average Salary
    £40,560

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