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Help With University Admission As A Mature Student

Hi

I'm looking at applying for Hull Uni starting 2025 and was wondering if anyone could help?

I have a few A levels but the grades weren't that great and it was nearly 20 years ago, so I need to do an access course to get used to education again and have the entry requirements needed. I'm just having a bit of trouble figuring out which access course I would actually need to do though.

I'm looking to apply for Zoology

https://www.hull.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/zoology-bsc-hons?year=2024&opt=standard

I think I need a Biology qualification or at least one with a Biology module in it? I could only really attend Hull college as I don't drive, but I cant see that they offer an access course that fits what I need, so my only option is an online course really. Could someone tell me if either of the below would be suitable please?

https://www.learndirect.com/course/access-to-higher-education-social-science-and-health-biology

https://www.learndirect.com/course/access-to-higher-education-bioscience-biochem

If neither of these are could someone tell me a specific course that I would need to do instead please?

Sorry for the long message but any help anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

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Original post by sammo32
Hi
I'm looking at applying for Hull Uni starting 2025 and was wondering if anyone could help?
I have a few A levels but the grades weren't that great and it was nearly 20 years ago, so I need to do an access course to get used to education again and have the entry requirements needed. I'm just having a bit of trouble figuring out which access course I would actually need to do though.
I'm looking to apply for Zoology
https://www.hull.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/zoology-bsc-hons?year=2024&opt=standard
I think I need a Biology qualification or at least one with a Biology module in it? I could only really attend Hull college as I don't drive, but I cant see that they offer an access course that fits what I need, so my only option is an online course really. Could someone tell me if either of the below would be suitable please?
https://www.learndirect.com/course/access-to-higher-education-social-science-and-health-biology
https://www.learndirect.com/course/access-to-higher-education-bioscience-biochem
If neither of these are could someone tell me a specific course that I would need to do instead please?
Sorry for the long message but any help anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

It might be best to contact Hull's admissions department -- they should be able to advise whether the access courses you mention will be suitable. You can find the contact details at https://www.hull.ac.uk/choose-hull/study-at-hull/admissions: [email protected] 01482 466100
(edited 1 year ago)

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