Access to Life Sciences

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LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 18 September 2023
LEVEL
Level 3 Levels Explained
DURATION
2 x days a week for 35 weeks
LEARNING AREA
Agriculture & Countryside Management Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Full-time

Access to Life Sciences

Further Education Bursaries for Adults (19+)
At Cornwall College we want to remove as many barriers to learning as possible. If you are starting a full-time study programme with us we have a number of bursaries available to financially support you with your studies.

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Access courses are designed as a stepping stone to enable motivated, enthusiastic people to progress on to Higher Education. There is a very high level of academic and personal support throughout the course, which can help if you need to combine study with part-time employment and family commitments. This course is ideal for those who want to re-train or re-direct their lives into a land-based career in agriculture, equine or countryside management.

LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 18 September 2023
LEVEL
Level 3 Levels Explained
DURATION
2 x days a week for 35 weeks
LEARNING AREA
Agriculture & Countryside Management Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Full-time

What you will learn

The course will cover academic study in relevant subjects including biological sciences, biochemistry, business studies and research studies with options in animal science and equine studies. The course will also include a set of Study Skills that will prepare learners for higher education.

Entry requirements

Level 2 qualifications in English Language and Maths, preferably GCSE. Interest and experience in Land-Based vocations.

Assessment

Portfolio

Progression

FdSc and BSc degree courses in Land-Based subject areas. Internal progression insured on successful completeion of Diploma.

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.


The course will cover academic study in relevant subjects including biological sciences, biochemistry, business studies and research studies with options in animal science and equine studies. The course will also include a set of Study Skills that will prepare learners for higher education.

Level 2 qualifications in English Language and Maths, preferably GCSE. Interest and experience in Land-Based vocations.

Portfolio

FdSc and BSc degree courses in Land-Based subject areas. Internal progression insured on successful completeion of Diploma.

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.


Dates & Locations

  • Course type Adult
  • Level - Level 3
  • Location - Bicton College
  • Start Date - 18 September 2023
  • Fees - Tuition Fees: £5197.00
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Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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