South East Scotland
Academies Partnership
The partners:
• Queen Margaret University
• Edinburgh College
• Borders College
• City of Edinburgh Council
• East Lothian Council
• Midlothian Council
• Scottish Borders Council
• Employers
South East Scotland
Academies Partnership
Aims of the Academies
• Provide the opportunity to study in college and university
while still at school
• Smooth the transition between school, college, university
and the workplace
• Encourage participation of under represented groups in
HE
• Support advanced entry into year 2 in Higher Education
• Raise awareness of the industries which are growth areas
in Scotland by providing work experience and work
placement
South East Scotland
Academies Partnership
Aims of the Academies (continued)
• Provide recognised qualifications which are
certificated
• Develop transferable skills needed to move
onto Higher Education and employment
South East Scotland
Academies Partnership
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Creative Industries Academy
Hospitality and Tourism Academy
Health and Social Care Academy
Food Science & Nutrition Academy
Food Science & Nutrition
29 students from 6 schools in Year 1
17 S5 students
12 S6 students
10 male students
19 female students
Galashiels Academy students at QMU
Food Science and Nutrition Academy
• Year 1
National Progression Award in Laboratory Science
(SCQF level 6)
Study chemistry, maths, microbiology, health and safety.
Emphasis on practical skills development
Entry qualifications
Studied maths and science(s) at SCQF level 5
AND working towards Higher Chemistry
National Progression Award
in Laboratory Sciences
Partnership delivery between school and college
• School delivers 1.5 units – flexible
• College delivers 3.5 units – Friday afternoon August – June
• Some schools have opted to deliver one of the HNC units on
science presentation skills
Work experience
• QMU
Practical labs designed to provide an insight into working
as a Food Scientist
Guest speakers from Food and Drink Industry
• Group visits to local industry
• Individual visit to work shadow a scientist in a Food and Drink
environment
Baked beans taste panels
Academic and study support
at QMU
Support advanced entry to level 2 of a QMU degree
– Access to QMU Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
– Academic skill development for example referencing coursework, research
skills, study techniques
UCAS application support
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QMU guide for Academy students
Presentations on producing the personal statement
Year 2
• HNC Applied Sciences
– Study chemistry, cell biology, microbiology,
– Project which integrates research skills with IT and presentation skills
– Personal development
• Delivered by College
Progression from Year 1
Year 2 of the
Academy (if
progressing from
S5)
HNC at college
(with relevant
qualifications)
Modern
Apprenticeship
Successful
YEAR
ONE
Level 1 of Degree
courses at other
Universities (with
relevant
qualifications)
other college
courses
Level 1 of Degree
courses at QMU
(with relevant
qualifications)
Progression from Year 2
Level 2 of BSc
(Hons) in
NUTRITION and
FOOD SCIENCE at
QMU
Level 2 of BSc
(Hons) in HUMAN
BIOLOGY at QMU
Level 2 of BSc
(Hons) in APPLIED
PHARMACOLOGY
at QMU
Level 2 of Science
Degree at
University
HNC
Applied
Sciences
Level 2 of BSc
(Hons) in
NUTRITION at
QMU
Modern
Apprenticeship in
Life Sciences
HND in science
related subject at
College
employment
Progression from Year 1
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Year 2 of the Food Science and Nutrition Academy (if progressing from S5)
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Queen Margaret University (may be dependent on other qualifications)
Entry to Level 1 of a degree course in any one of the following subjects:
BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Food Science (tbc)
BSc (Hons) Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Human Biology
BSc (Hons) Applied Pharmacology
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Edinburgh College (may be dependent on other qualifications)
HNC Applied Sciences
Modern Apprenticeship in Life Sciences
Progression from Year 2
• At Queen Margaret University
Advanced entry to Level 2 of a degree in any one of the
following subjects:
BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Food Science (tbc)
BSc (Hons) Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Applied Pharmacology
BSc (Hons) Human Biology
Progression from Year 2
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At Edinburgh College
HND Applied Sciences (tbc)
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At other HE Institutions:
Level 1 or possibly level 2 of a science related degree course
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At other FE colleges:
HND in science related subjects
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Modern Apprenticeship in Life Sciences
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Employment
Academies
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