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The Reach programme is a preparation course for Higher Education that is designed for students who are currently applying for, or considering applying to the following professional degrees - Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Law.

Timetable consists of the following:

S4 - 2hr in-school taught class

S5 - 3hr in-school taught class and a week-long summer school at the University of Glasgow campus including lectures, seminars and taught classes

S6 - Online UCAS personal statement feedback and interview preparation workshop at the University of Glasgow campus for applicants to Medical professions.

Participants must attend a Reach target school, be in S4, S5 or S6 and intending to apply to University to study one of the following degrees - Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Law. See the following webpage for more information on participating schools - http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/wideningparticipation/programmesummary/targetschools/#/ 

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Assessment is conducted using the following methods -

Submission of an essay which illustrates an understanding of the question and presents a range of arguments with supporting evidence which is properly referenced - 50% weighting

A student's quality of argument and general contribution to group discussion during a seminar or equivalent set exercise e.g. Moot, at the Reach campus week - 25% weighting

A student's overall ability, understanding and motivation over the programme is recorded by course tutors during taught classes in school and during the campus week and this is supplemented by a reflective portfolio - 25% weighting

The Reach programme aims to raise aspiration and prepare participants for the transition to, and success in Higher Education (HE) by:

■ Introducing pupils to the professions and the required qualifications

■ Equipping participants with the essential learning skills required to become successful independent learners

■ Providing opportunities and experiences to develop and apply key skills learned through a range of academic tasks

■ Providing an understanding of career pathways and support with every aspect of the application process and advice from staff and students on becoming a dentist, law professional, doctor or vet. 

■ To provide an access route into HE via admissions progression agreements with HEI's across Scotland

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Conduct independent research from a range of source materials to inform understanding of an academic topic/subject of choice

■ Critically evaluate source materials in preparation for writing an academic essay

■ Confidently present on a given subject, using evidence based arguments, during a group discussion in an academic seminar (or equivalent) environment

■ Understand and apply the rules and conventions of academic writing: employing a referencing system; presentation and structure; and grammar and syntax

■ Convey your research on a chosen topic/subject in a piece of academic writing which adheres to HE standards in terms of its critical approach and use of supporting evidence

■ Work with others in ways typical of undergraduate teaching styles common to the subject - this may include, but not be limited to, seminar discussion, group projects, or presentations

■ Develop an understanding of the UCAS application process, and conduct independent research regarding HE, course options and career pathways