Chemistry, HNC (Higher Apprenticeship)

Bachelor's degree

In Gillingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Gillingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

Degree apprenticeships allow students to gain industry-relevant skills, with most learning based in the workplace. Employers lead staff development, with course fees subsidised by government funding.

This chemistry apprenticeship targets the needs of the chemical industry. As well as covering essential subject areas such as inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry, study includes training in laboratory practice.

The course meets the Laboratory Scientist Standard and is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. These professional endorsements indicate that graduates will have the ability to work at a high level in scientific environments.

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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 80 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
This course is mapped to the ST0248 Laboratory Technician (Level 3 Higher Apprenticeship) standard
It specifically targets the needs of industry
Study while you work with blended learning
Our world-class research means we can deliver high-quality teaching in the classroom
Your taught components will be at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.

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Subjects

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Industry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Methodology
  • Laboratory
  • Skills
  • Physical
  • Professional Skills
  • Apprenticeships

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)

Chemistry, HNC (Higher Apprenticeship)

Price on request