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 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 students12 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

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 Work experience

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 -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 Successful YEAR ONE Year 2 of the Academy (if progressing from S5) HNC at college (with relevant qualifications) other college courses Level 1 of Degree courses at QMU (with relevant qualifications) Level 1 of Degree courses at other Universities (with relevant qualifications) Modern Apprenticeship

Progression from Year 2 HNC Applied Sciences Level 2 of BSc (Hons) in NUTRITION and FOOD SCIENCE at QMU Level 2 of Science Degree at University Modern Apprenticeship in Life Sciences HND in science related subject at College employment Level 2 of BSc (Hons) in NUTRITION at QMU Level 2 of BSc (Hons) in APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY at QMU Level 2 of BSc (Hons) in HUMAN BIOLOGY at QMU

Progression from Year 1 Year 2 of the Food Science and Nutrition Academy (if progressing from S5) 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 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 At Edinburgh College HND Applied Sciences (tbc) At other HE Institutions: Level 1 or possibly level 2 of a science related degree course At other FE colleges: HND in science related subjects Modern Apprenticeship in Life Sciences Employment

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