New students starting in September: You can find more information about Induction days and submitting your GCSE results in our Start of Year Guide.
Unlock your
future
at the STEM & Health
skills centre Bodmin




The College delivers a range of professional qualifications from ILM Leadership and Management, Marketing and Business Skills to Computing, Health & Safety and Functional Skills.
Learners benefit from industry experienced, professional teaching while learning in state-of the-art facilities that rival some of the very best the UK has to offer.
Returning to study Maths and English can feel daunting, but our experienced and supportive team of tutors is here to guide you every step of the way.
These courses provide a strong foundation in numeracy and literacy skills for further academic/vocational study and for employment.
Both are free of charge if you have not previously achieved a grade 4 - 9 (or A* to C) in English or Maths (dependent on personal circumstances such as residency status).
Reimagine your future with an Access to HE Diploma: A stepping stone to university level courses Our QAA approved diplomas are nationally recognised as an alternative educational pathway into higher education.
The diplomas are designed to give mature students the necessary grounding and qualifications to progress onto university level courses. At the Bodmin campus we offer Diplomas in Computing, Nursing and Science. Under certain circumstances you may qualify for full funding.
Unlock your potential at the STEM & Health Skills Centre in Bodmin, where university-level courses in Nursing and Operating Department Practitioner are offered in partnership with the University of Greenwich.
Delivered over just two days a week, these programs are designed to balance family life with academic ambition.
Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art health simulation suites where you can strengthen your clinical skills and confidently prepare for work placements.
Maths or English holding you back?
GCSE Maths - a one-year course providing a strong foundation in numeracy skills for further academic/vocational study and for employment.
GCSE English - a one-year course providing a strong foundation in literacy skills for further academic/vocational study and for employment.
Both are free of charge if you have not previously achieved a Grade 4 - 9 (or A* to C) in English or Maths.*
*dependent on personal circumstances such as residency status.


Access to HE Diplomas at Bodmin
Our QAA approved diplomas are nationally recognised as an alternative educational pathway into higher education. The diplomas are awarded by Cambridge Access Validating Agency and are designed to give mature students the necessary grounding and qualifications to progress onto university level courses.
Access to HE Diplomas at Bodmin
Access to HE Diploma: Computing & IT
We are in an age of rapid digital transformation. With emerging technologies such as AI and the ever-growing concern about cyberthreats, this is an exciting time to work within this field. If this is a sector you envisage yourself working within, this diploma can pave the way to degrees in Computer Security, Computer Technology and Web Development.
The Access to HE Diploma: Science
Are you eager to pursue a career in science or healthcare, where you have the opportunity to solve real-world problems, drive innovation, advance healthcare and shape the future? If you’re considering a career in this sector, this course might be the perfect fit for you. This diploma gives students a solid grounding in biology and chemistry and will allow progression to a variety of degrees from Biomedical Science, Chemistry and Pharmacy to Dietetics and other Allied Health professions.
Access to HE Diploma: Nursing & Human Sciences
Working as a nurse or allied health professional means making a meaningful impact every day. A career in healthcare requires compassion, problem-solving skills, teamwork and a commitment to lifelong learning. If this resonates with you, this could the first step to a rewarding profession. This diploma will allow progression to degrees such as Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Operating Department Practitioner, and other allied health professions.

Access to HE taster Day
Wednesday 02 July 2025 - 9.45am - Fal building (Truro campus)
Would you like to know more about ACCESS to Higher Education Diplomas and University study?
This FREE session at the Truro campus is aimed at adults who are lacking the qualifications needed to study a degree, HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in a higher education institution.
The taster day is an opportunity to take part in a workshop which includes an activity that will give you an insight into what it is like to be an Access student. You will also find out more about course structure, content and assessments, course funding, the adult bursary and student support. If you require more information about GCSE or Functional Skills maths and/or English, staff will also be available to provide more information.
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For enquiries please get in touch:
Phone: 01208 224454
Email: futureskills@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Address: STEM & Health Skills Centre, Ottery building, Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2GU