Chemistry, HNC

University of Greenwich

Bachelor's degree

In Gillingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Gillingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

Our HNC in chemistry is primarily aimed at people who are employed in, or wish to join, the chemical industry or a related area. The course will give you an understanding of good laboratory practice and a broad knowledge of the discipline. It includes inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical chemistry.

You'll learn through lectures, laboratory practicals, seminars, case studies and student-led presentations. If you want to continue your studies after your HNC, you will have the knowledge and confidence to embark on a chemistry degree.

The course is designed to allow you to study while you continue to work, either by attending our Medway Campus part-time or by signing up for distance learning.

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Location

Start date

Gillingham (Kent)
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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

About this course

Applicants should have prior knowledge and skills equivalent to certain qualifications. In addition, applicants must be either employed or recently employed (within three years) in a chemistry related industry. Standard entry requirements are given below:

A minimum of 72 UCAS points from A level and AS level examinations. (Applicants must have an A level in chemistry). Applicants are also required to have passed (grade C or above) the General Certificate in Secondary Education examinations (or their General Certificate in Secondary Education equivalent) in English and mathematics.

What you should know about this course
Study while you work via distance learning
Our course specifically targets the needs of industry
Our world-class research means we can deliver high-quality teaching.

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Subjects

  • Options
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Methodology
  • Chemistry
  • Apprenticeships
  • Inorganic
  • Physical

Course programme

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Practical Laboratory Science Skills 1 (15 credits)
  • Investigative Methodology 1 (15 credits)
  • Inorganic Chemistry (15 credits)
  • Organic Chemistry (15 credits)
  • Physical Chemistry (15 credits)
  • Professional Skills 1 – Chemistry Apprenticeships (15 credits)
Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Further Inorganic Chemistry (15 credits)
  • Further Physical Chemistry (15 credits)
  • Practical Laboratory Science Skills 2 (15 credits)
  • Chemical Investigation (Apprenticeships) (15 credits)
  • Professional Skills 2 – Chemistry Apprenticeships (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
  • Further Organic Chemistry (15 credits)
  • Analytical Chemistry (DL) (15 credits)

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