The innovative two-year course is designed to equip aspiring students with a strong foundation in subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Communications, preparing them for successful entry into Medicine, Pharmacy, Health, and Biomedical Science degrees at leading universities across the West.
Specifically designed for adult learners currently out of education, the programme goes beyond academic development, offering students the opportunity to acquire essential personal skills and qualities required for success in higher education. Students gain experience of academic skills such as critical thinking and demonstrate a commitment to the sector whilst developing valuable transferable skills in a range of medical disciplines.
Thanks to key relationships with local and national university partners, successful completion opens up a range of medical and science career paths, including eligibility for the prestigious MBChB Medicine at the University of Glasgow. It also opens up opportunities to apply for other degree options such as Pharmacy, Biomedicine, and Life Sciences with partners at the University of the West of Scotland, the University of Stirling, the University of Strathclyde, and Glasgow Caledonian University.
Curriculum Quality Leader for Science and Social Science at West, Gordon Murray said,
“Our Access to Medical Studies students have settled in extremely well on the first year of this exciting and innovative course. They have particularly enjoyed developing their academic knowledge of Chemistry and Biology as well learning new skills that will provide them with the best possible opportunity for success in their future careers".
Kenny Anderson, Director of SWAPWest said
“We were delighted to work with college staff in developing the new two-year programme and warmly welcome our new students for their two-year journey. We are looking forward to working with the college and the students as they enhance their learning and skills to become competitive candidates for the professions they want to join.”