LearnDirect Access to HE - Veterinary Science

I'm doing access to veterinary science as we speak. Only complaint so far is the time taken to mark submissions, but that's not too long. Taking about 4/5days.

I'm on unit 6 now, happy to help answer any queries if I can 😊

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beki_haslam

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Original post by dorris23

I'm doing access to veterinary science as we speak. Only complaint so far is the time taken to mark submissions, but that's not too long. Taking about 4/5days.

I'm on unit 6 now, happy to help answer any queries if I can 😊

Thanks for your feedback, I actually ended up applying for an online access course in Science, Chemisty & Maths at a local college. Read too many negative comments about learn direct to risk it, but I am pleased you're getting on well with the course. :smile:

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mory34

There are other vet science online courses - ones that accept the Advanced learner loan which Learndirect seem not to. I've just started one with East Sussex College.

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BethYoung28

Original post by dorris23

I'm doing access to veterinary science as we speak. Only complaint so far is the time taken to mark submissions, but that's not too long. Taking about 4/5days.
I'm on unit 6 now, happy to help answer any queries if I can 😊

Hi Dorris,
I wonder if you can help me and maybe I can help you?.. I am also on this course, currently on Unit 9: Animal Behaviour and welfare and i'm really struggling with doing the assignment, have you done this unit yet? I have asked my tutor for help but they haven't sent me anything that i don't already know.
Thanks,
Beth :smile:

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BethYoung28

Are any of you doing or have done Unit 9 of this course at all please? Struggling with this unit :frown:

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Original post by dorris23

I'm doing access to veterinary science as we speak. Only complaint so far is the time taken to mark submissions, but that's not too long. Taking about 4/5days.
I'm on unit 6 now, happy to help answer any queries if I can 😊

Hey Dorris

I was wondering if you completed unit 9? I’m really struggling to understand what the requirements of the presentation are tbh.

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LJRoch

Original post by BethYoung28

Hi Dorris,
I wonder if you can help me and maybe I can help you?.. I am also on this course, currently on Unit 9: Animal Behaviour and welfare and i'm really struggling with doing the assignment, have you done this unit yet? I have asked my tutor for help but they haven't sent me anything that i don't already know.
Thanks,
Beth :smile:

Hi ladies,

I'm about to start my Access to HE Veterinary Science & Zoology level 3 diploma with Northumberland College, I was wondering if you could recommend any study books that may come in useful for me, the subjects will be: - Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Veterinary and Microbiology along with a few ungraded bits.

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Original post by LJRoch

Hi ladies,
I'm about to start my Access to HE Veterinary Science & Zoology level 3 diploma with Northumberland College, I was wondering if you could recommend any study books that may come in useful for me, the subjects will be: - Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Veterinary and Microbiology along with a few ungraded bits.

No - use the internet. You do not need textbooks.

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Silaa123

Original post by dorris23

I'm doing access to veterinary science as we speak. Only complaint so far is the time taken to mark submissions, but that's not too long. Taking about 4/5days.
I'm on unit 6 now, happy to help answer any queries if I can 😊

Have u applied for vet medicine yet how’s it going? Xx

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Silaa123

Original post by dorris23

I'm doing access to veterinary science as we speak. Only complaint so far is the time taken to mark submissions, but that's not too long. Taking about 4/5days.
I'm on unit 6 now, happy to help answer any queries if I can 😊

Hey have u gotten into a vet uni? Xx

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carolnazareth

Original post by dorris23

I'm doing access to veterinary science as we speak. Only complaint so far is the time taken to mark submissions, but that's not too long. Taking about 4/5days.I'm on unit 6 now, happy to help answer any queries if I can 😊

Hello! Have you finished your course? Everything worked out well?

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Gabsgab

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Original post by dorris23

I'm doing access to veterinary science as we speak. Only complaint so far is the time taken to mark submissions, but that's not too long. Taking about 4/5days.
I'm on unit 6 now, happy to help answer any queries if I can 😊

hi ive seen reddit posts and comments about inadequate support ;how was your experience? I want to use it for a UCAS application to vet med

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BelindaFlamazing

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Original post by Gabsgab

hi ive seen reddit posts and comments about inadequate support ;how was your experience? I want to use it for a UCAS application to vet med

I am on the Access to HE with LearnDirect now and recieved all 4 offers from the vet schools.
However, prior to getting on the Access to HE or applying to uni I would strongly recommend checking with each school that they will accept. This is the responses I have Aug 2024 for Oct 24 application:

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Liverpool does accept Access to HE but LearnDirect is not on their pre-approved list. My application was considered on the basis of previous qualifications.

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Nottingham does not accept Access to HE. My application was considered on the basis of previous qualifications.

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Bristol have a Guaranteed offer policy if you apply with Access to HE. People on the forum said it applies to Ved Med as well, but I do not know. That said, I have recieved an offer from them.

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RVC will accept Access to HE

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Cambridge will not (one college said maybe, if you have 45 Distinctions and scored highly on their science test)

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Surrey will accept Access to HE (they were the ones who recommended me LearnDirect in the first place)

I didn't check Scottish universites, Uclan or H&K.
I still recommend reaching to the ones you interested in to double check they will accept it for the Oct 25.

Good luck!

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Original post by Gabsgab

hi ive seen reddit posts and comments about inadequate support ;how was your experience? I want to use it for a UCAS application to vet med

I don’t know why people go on Reddit to whine and whinge when the reality is those very people can’t be bothered putting in the hard work for access to higher education and blame everyone else for their own failings. I did this course and received nothing but kindness and support and I’m sitting at Surrey at the moment. A big complaint was the time to mark coursework but for 20GBP a unit you get next day marking. That’s a choice and a drop in the ocean when compared to university fees of 10k

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Original post by Knm1988

I don’t know why people go on Reddit to whine and whinge when the reality is those very people can’t be bothered putting in the hard work for access to higher education and blame everyone else for their own failings. I did this course and received nothing but kindness and support and I’m sitting at Surrey at the moment. A big complaint was the time to mark coursework but for 20GBP a unit you get next day marking. That’s a choice and a drop in the ocean when compared to university fees of 10k

Surrey vet medicine. I went with LD. people are complaining that they have to put their own hard work in. At vet school we are expected to get on with it and most of our course is self study requiring self motivation for learning and finding placements. LD aligns more closely with this ethos than the college providers. For vet science those who don’t feel supported by LD are in for a rude awakening at vet school.

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