HEFC Chemistry (I) Thur 12-3

HEFC Chemistry (I) Thur 12-3 AAA0314

Is it for me?
The aim of the course is:

• To provide knowledge of the elementary concepts, principles and laws of chemistry and their applications.
• To understand the dependence of modern industry and technology on the chemical sciences, including consideration of their interaction with the environment.
• Develop the methods and skills of practical work in the chemical science and the ability to analyse and present experimental findings.
• To enable students to develop study skills.
• To provide a course that will form the basis for higher education study of chemistry for the chemical industries, medical sciences, environmental science and other courses where chemistry is an essential element.

HEFC Diplomas attract students from a wide variety of backgrounds and subject areas who want to go on to study for a higher education degree. The Diploma consists of 3 different HEFC units and the Toolbox.
Passing the Diploma will give the candidate enough UCAS points to apply to higher education and guidance on applying to university will be given during the tutorial element of the Diploma.

What do I need to know?
The Diploma is a level 3 course and contains a high level of independent learning. You will carry out research, write reports and essays, deliver presentations and sit exams. Therefore you will need to have an interview and an initial assessment. Depending on the results of your initial assessment you will either be offered a place on the Diploma or offered a place on other courses that will enable you to progress onto the Diploma. You will need to attain, in your initial assessment, level 2 in literacy and/or numeracy to enrol on the Diploma.
There is no age limit on for students wishing to study a HEFC Diploma but you need to be returning to education and wishing to progress into higher education. Please note that acceptance on to some courses may be subject to a satisfactory police clearance. Further guidance will be given by the course team at interview or induction. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to studying on this course, a number of factors will be taken in to consideration.

What will I study?
What will I study?
Unit One:

• Atomic structure of the elements
• Compounds and mixtures
• Bonding and its effect on molecular shape of molecules
• States of matter
• Factors affecting the rates of reactions.

Unit Two:

• Energetics: equilibrium and redox.
• The periodic table: properties and behaviour of the elements.
• The chemistry of carbon and its compounds.

Where will I study?
Baltic Campus
You'll be based at our fantastic £39million Baltic campus on the quayside. The campus has a prime location on Gateshead quayside, and state-of-the-art facilities including a Jacuzzi, gym and sauna, a 200 seat theatre, state-of-the-art classrooms, training kitchen and restaurant, refectory, bistro and vending areas.

How will I be assessed?
By assignments, practical work, an end test and an exam.

Can I go onto further study?
The full HEFC Diploma is a full level 3 qualification which is accepted by universities and colleges as entry qualifications for degree level studies. See the UCAS website.

Financial information
We aim to make studying at college as easy and stress free as possible. We can offer you information, advice on guidance on the different loans, grants and financial assistance available. Visit our financial information pages for more information.

How do I apply?
You can drop in to our Baltic Campus to complete an application form.
An interview is required for this course.
A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to studying on this course, a number of factors will be taken in to consideration.