Lots of people are not sure what they want to do when it comes to choosing their A levels, often only realising later  

  in life where their true interests lie.

  At the ESO we recognise this and, as a consequence, we have

  designed a course tailored to meet the entry requirement to the

  degree course. The Summer Science Course (SSC) is also

  suited to students who wish to update their skills or ease

  themselves gradually back into full-time education. It may also be

  useful for students for whom English is not their first language

  and a four week period of scientific instruction in English would be

  beneficial.

  The course aims to provide a good understanding of biology,

  chemistry and physics. It runs for four weeks each summer (mid

  July to mid August), is full time from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, five days

  per week and includes practical sessions.

  Admission onto the SSC is subject to prior interview and there is an examination at the end of it. To succeed on the

  course total commitment and hard work is required but, for those who pass, admission onto the M.Ost course is

  assured. Around 95% of students who take the examination pass.

  For more information please contact our Admissions Officer, Bernadette Ranger