Materials Science Technologist Degree Apprenticeship
University of DerbyDerby, United Kingdom
Course overview
• Traditional and Advanced Ceramics • Applied Scientific Methods • Materials Data Skills and Personal Development Planning • Computer Aided Design • Materials and Manufacturing Processes • Business Management and Regulations
Key highlights
- Modules covering traditional and advanced ceramics
- Training in applied scientific methods and materials data skills
- Computer aided design taught alongside materials and manufacturing processes
- Business management and regulations module for industry practice
- Degree apprenticeship combining paid employment with university study
Entry requirements
Employment requirements You must be in paid employment for at least 30 hours per week and your employer must agree to cover the costs of the apprenticeship. Academic requirements Employers usually set their own selection criteria and entry requirements and we can work with them on this. However, typically an applicant might be expected to have level 3 qualifications, such as: A-Level Maths A-Level Chemistry, Physics or Engineering You will also be required to have five GCSE passes including the following subjects: Maths English Science
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Materials Science Technologist
- Materials Technician
- Ceramics Technologist
- Process Engineer
- Quality Control Technician
- Laboratory Technician
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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