Applied Chemical Sciences - FdSc
University of KentSee overview, United Kingdom
Course overview
Developed with, and for employers, the programme incorporates interactive e-learning, on- and off-site academic support and short residential blocks. It can support individuals wanting to progress their career within SME and global organisations, covering relevant roles in the life science supply chain from research through development and into manufacturing. The higher apprenticeship is delivered as a blended course.
Most material will be in the form of directed self-learning via the university’s e-learning platform, Moodle, and face to face teaching held over the summer. The University of Kent is at the forefront of providing science-based higher and degree apprenticeships. It is one of the few universities to provide a chemical science-aligned degree programme for the Technician Scientist higher apprenticeship standard.
Our expertise in e-learning delivery, together with flexible entry points, means that the programme can be delivered with the least disruption to the business. We offer an optional top-up study of 1.5 years in BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemical Sciences Higher Apprenticeship that underpins the Laboratory Scientist higher apprenticeship standard. The University of Kent has delivered higher apprenticeships since 2011, working with industry-leading employers including GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Novartis and Unilever.
Kent launched the Centre for Higher and Degree Apprenticeships in 2016 to build on this experience. The centre works in partnership with regional and national employers to develop apprenticeships tailored to their needs. The centre also has an important role to play within the University, supporting academic schools on all aspects of delivering apprenticeship training.
We help to devise a tailored programme of study that complements activity in your workplace, underpinned by our leading academic programmes.
Key highlights
- Higher apprenticeship developed with and for employers
- Aligned to the Technician Scientist higher apprenticeship standard
- Blended delivery via Moodle e-learning plus summer face-to-face teaching
- Covers life science supply chain roles from research to manufacturing
- Optional 1.5-year BSc top-up aligned to Laboratory Scientist standard
- Delivered alongside employers including GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer and AstraZeneca
Entry requirements
- A-level: DD — A level DD IB 26/30 points (12/14 at Higher) View all requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — A level DD IB 26/30 points (12/14 at Higher) View all requirements
Scholarships
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).
KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Kingsman Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship
£1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.
Up to £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Careers this course leads to
- Technician scientist
- Laboratory technician
- Analytical chemistry technician
- Quality control technician
- Manufacturing 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 Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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