- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 6
- Start Date
- 27 Jan 2025
- Qualification Type
- NQ
- Course Type
- Short Full-Time
- Duration
- 18 Weeks (January to June)
Get into Science is an 18-week short course designed to prepare you for progression to study HN science at SCQF Level 7. This course is aimed at recent school leavers with an interest in science, or those with a short education gap who wish to progress to study science at a higher level. This course is an ideal preparation for studying HNC Applied Science, HND Applied Biological Science or HND Industrial Biotechnology at Glasgow Clyde College.
What will I learn?
During the Get into Science course you'll:
- Study Biology (Biochemistry, Physiology and Microbiology) at Level 6
- Develop your fundamental Chemistry skills and refresh your Maths knowledge.
- Practical and academic skills will be embedded throughout the course to give you the confidence you need to progress to HN successfully.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- Five National 5s to include Biology, Chemistry, Maths and English (A/B), completed within the last three years. A mixture of National 5 / Highers will also be considered, provided there are sufficient Science subjects included
- If English is not your first language you should have Higher ESOL at Grade C, or equivalent
- Please ensure that you complete the application form fully, including details of why you want to study the course and any relevant experience.
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications (SCQF) Framework can help you to check if you're choosing the right level of study. Take a look at the SCQF Interactive Framework here.
Jobs and further study
Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to study the following courses starting in August at Glasgow Clyde College:
- HNC Applied Science
- HND Applied Biological Science
- HND Industrial Biotechnology
Take a look at the course progression map for science courses.
I've applied — what happens next?
When you apply
You will receive an automated email confirming that we have received your application (remember to check your SPAM folder).
Your application will be reviewed by the admissions team and you will either be:
- Made a direct offer (unconditional or conditional). If successful, you will be sent an unconditional offer for the course. At this stage we will look at your past education, personal statement, relevant experience and your chosen career path. It is therefore important that your application form is completed fully. You'll be invited to attend an information session in early December / January.
- Advised that your application is unsuccessful – you have not met the entry requirements for this course and are advised to contact the College Student Advice Centres to discuss alternative options which may be available to you.
- We aim not to reject an application and if you don’t meet the entry requirements you may be referred to a different course or level.
- Unconditional offer of a place – you have met all the entry requirements and your place is guaranteed. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your place.
- Conditional offer of a place – your place is secured pending you meeting the entry requirements. This may mean achieving school or college qualifications which you may not be able to provide to us yet. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your conditional place. Once your conditions are met this will change to an unconditional offer of a place which you must accept before you can enrol on the course.
- Waiting list – you have met all entry requirements, and have been interviewed however, the course is now full so you have been placed on a waiting list. If any spaces become available you may be contacted, usually around the course start date. We would advise that you also consider other application options.
- Reserve list – following your interview, you have unfortunately not been successful in this round of recruitment. We have placed your name on a Reserve list and your application may be reconsidered at a later date. This could happen any time up to the start date of the course but it is very possible that you will not be offered a place. We would advise that you also consider other application options.
- Unsuccessful – your interview has been unsuccessful. You may be offered a place on a course at a different level, or advised to contact the College Student Advice Centres to discuss alternative options which may be available to you.
Once an offer is received, you must reply within 14 working days or risk losing your place, as the system will automatically decline your offer after 14 days.
Once you have accepted your offer, you will be sent out instructions about student funding, joining instructions and induction date. This will normally be sent out in December / January.