Cornwall College
UCAS Code: CZEC | Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Entry requirements
48 UCAS Tariff points in appropriate subjects. If combination of AS and A levels taken would need 32 UCAS Tariff points respectively from full A level qualifications
Access to HE Diploma to include at least 45 credits at level 3 in an appropriate subject area.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English, maths and Science at grade 4/C. Alternatively Functional Skills Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy may be considered.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
In an appropriate subject area
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In an appropriate subject area
48 UCAS Tariff points from appropriate subject areas can include both Highers and Advanced Highers
48 UCAS Tariff points in an appropriate subject
About this course
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This Cert HE course is designed to cater for students who have 48 - 63 UCAS points or have Level 3 qualifications in a non-scientific subject set. On successful completion of the Cert HE, the student will progress directly into the second year of the FdSc programme. The Green revolution has begun, now more than ever we are realising the danger our planet is in. This course will set you on a journey towards aiding its recovery.
You will be based in a fantastic rural campus in the heart of Newquay, with a small, family feel, within a short drive of sandy beaches, dynamic dunes, wild moorland and ancient woodland. The staff are research active and bring that expertise to the class.
Finally, we have strong links with local conservation organisations to develop your work-related experience, which is a very strong thread through the programme.
Cornwall College University Centre offers a unique and fulfilling university experience with small class sizes, allowing for personal attention from tutors and a strong sense of community among students. The wrap-around support provided ensures that students receive the necessary guidance and resources to excel in their studies, while studying alongside likeminded individuals who share their passion for vocational technical skills. Located in one of the most beautiful and natural parts of the country, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning surroundings while developing practical skills that set them apart in the job market.
Modules
(Note there is some flexibility in order or modules studied, in addition some module titles and content may change.)
First year modules include:
- Our Ocean Planet
- Skills for Scientific Success
- Marine Survey Techniques
- Fundamentals of Biology
- Diversity of Life
Assessment methods
Mix of coursework, exam, test and practical
Tuition fees
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The Uni
Newquay University Centre Cornwall College
Animals, Horticulture, Land-Use and Food
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Ecology
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Zoology
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Unsurprisingly, the most common job for a zoology graduate on leaving is to work in a zoo or similar organisation - but there are a lot of other options available if you take this subject. Nearly a quarter of graduates take some kind of further qualification when they leave — mostly Masters degrees in zoology or related subjects, like biology or ecology — but a graduate from a zoology course can go into pretty much anything, with science, conservation, management, finance and marketing some of the most popular areas. Zoology graduates are also rather more likely than others to get a job overseas so if an international career appeals to you, this might be a degree to consider.
Biodiversity conservation
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Ecology
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Biodiversity conservation
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