SWAP access courses run at colleges across the country and provide an alternative route into degree courses at partner universities.

For the then 35-year-old, this was her chance to get into Glasgow Caledonian University and she graduated from there with a degree in Biological Science in 2020.

She wanted to understand more about her son’s condition and is now intent on making a difference in genetic science working with a multi-national science technology firm in Glasgow.

The Cumbernauld mum’s story is now being shared to mark National Opportunity Day at Glasgow Kelvin College, which is now in its third year.

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