Course Information
NQ INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE & HEALTH
Do you aspire to study science but do not have any qualifications in this area? If so then this is the course for you.
The level 4 course is a one year programme and will allow you to develop and build skills across all areas of science by completing CfE national 4 units including biology, chemistry, maths and physics helping you decide which areas of science are of interest to you for future study. The course will also allow you to work on practical skills in these areas.
The programme is designed with progression in mind and successful students can progress from this course to the level 5 NQ Applied Science programme.
Obtaining meaningful science qualifications requires many years of study so you must ensure you are willing to put the time in to achieve this goal. If this sounds like you, then progression through our science courses can allow you to successfully achieve a HNC (level 7) or HND (level 8) to enter employment or progress to university.
What you need to qualify for entry...
There are no formal entry qualification for the course, however an interest in science, and the ability to clearly demonstrate this is required.
All applications will be considered.
Entry to the course will be based upon a competitive review of the applications.
Applicants should now provide detailed information on relevant life, education and employment experience within their personal statement, in addition to demonstrating a genuine interest in the subject.
Tell us what experience you have in the subject already? What about the subject interests you? What skills do you have that will make you a good candidate for the course? Give examples. If your personal statement is missing this crucial information it is likely your application will be rejected and you will be unsuccessful.
As a face to face interview may not be initially possible your personal statement will be a very large factor in determining whether you are short listed for the programme. It is likely that short listed candidates will receive a formal interview either in person or on line.
Good luck!
Course topics include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Investigation Skills
- Mathematics
- Computing
- Communications
- Study Skills.
The programme has been specially designed to provide a high level of support and guidance together with regular feedback on progression
Full Time
1 Academic Year
August - June.
Applicants wishing to study on a part-time basis will be considered and should provide information on this in their personal statement and at interview.
When you are finished your NQ Applied Science level 4 course successfully you may be eligible for progression the NQ Applied Science level 5 programme or in some cases science based access programmes depending on specific criteria being met.