Engineering Science Access to Higher Education - Level 3

• GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in English and science, and GCSE at Grade 5 or above in maths.

You will also need to attend an entry test and interview to assess your suitability and potential for the course.

If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above.

If you successfully complete this course you will receive an Ascentis Access to HE Diploma in Science (Physics and Chemistry).

Maths

• Algebra, geometry and sequences (including: factor, remainder and binomial theorems)
• Trigonometry (circular trig and trig identities)
• Calculus (differentiation and integration)

Physics

• Principles of physics and Dynamics
• Electricity and magnetism
• Nuclear and thermal Physics

Chemistry

• Introduction to chemistry
• Core principles of chemistry
• Organic, physical and inorganic chemistry

Study Skills

• CVs, mock interviews, UCAS and personal statements
• Time management and organisation skills
• Presentation skills and reflecting on own performance

• Lectures
• Practicals
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Personal study
• Study Clinics

• Written assignments
• Portfolios
• End-of-unit tests
• Exams

This course will help you to progress onto a level 4 course or degree programme.

The cost of this course will depend on your circumstances. Check our course cost categories to find out which category you fit into.

• Cat A - Free#
• Cat C £3,928
• Adult Learner Loan £3,928*

#Only applicable if you're aged 19-23 and planning to study towards your first Level 2 or first full Level 3.

*Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe for an Access to Higher Education course once you complete a degree course. This means you do not have to repay it.