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Funding & additional costs

If you are aged 19 to 23, you may qualify for fee remission for an Access course depending on your circumstances. Eligibility for a free course is based on government guidelines and the most up-to-date information is available on our website or from our Funding Team. If you do not qualify for free tuition, you will be able to pay for your tuition fees in instalments and may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan, which is then written off following progression on to and successful completion of an eligible degree. Further funding information is located on page 24-26. All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access additional teaching and learning from home as required for the additional guided learning hours.

Progression

The Access to HE: Policing course provides you with a solid base of theoretical knowledge and technical capabilities to enable you to pursue a successful career in a range of subject areas relating to law, criminology and society, depending on your desired speciality area. Still have questions? Call 01904 770443 or email funding@yorkcollege.ac.uk

How to apply

To apply, simply visit the relevant course page on our website and complete an application form.

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SCIENCE

What you’ll study

The course is divided into units of assessment. Each unit is broken down into learning hours and most of the units are worth three to six credits (one credit equals 10 learning hours). You will specialise in either Physics and Maths, Chemistry and Maths or Chemistry and Biology. Biology & Chemistry • Ideal for those intending to progress into areas such as biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences or dietetics.

Chemistry & Mathematics • Ideal for those intending to progress into areas such as mathematics or chemistry and can be useful for people who already have qualifications in biology or physics. Mathematics & Physics • Ideal for those intending to progress into areas such as mathematics, physics, engineering, or computer science. On application, your chosen option will be discussed at an interview with a member of the Science Team. This interview will help ensure your preference will allow you to progress in your career or on to an appropriate university course. You will complete all the units corresponding to the pathway you have chosen: Biology • Exploring Cells • Enzymes • Practical Biology Skills • Systems Physiology • DNA and Protein Synthesis • Cellular Transport • Biochemical Molecules • Respiration in Cells Chemistry • Computing a Science Project • Exploring Atoms, Bonds and Structures • Moles, Equations and Acids • Organic Chemistry • Organic Compound Analysis • Redox and Periodicity • Transition Elements and Electrochemistry • Enthalpy, Rates and Equilibrium Physics • Computing a Science Project • Exploring Waves and Optics • Newtonian and Rotational Dynamics • Particle and Nuclear Physics • Electricity and Electromagnetism • Thermodynamics Maths • Exploring Algebra and Functions • Introductory Calculus • Further Differentiation • Further Integration • Kinematics • Exponentials, Logs, Trigonometry and Series • Further Trigonometry • Algebra

Duration

The course is full-time over an academic year (32 weeks). Attendance is over three days per week, plus an additional 10-15 hours of personal self-guided study.

Teaching methods & delivery

Seminars and tutorials will be attended on site in purpose-built laboratories. A good level of student participation is expected throughout the duration of this course.