Chemistry Apprenticeship BSc

Program Overview

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Overview

Developed in partnership with industry, this distance learning BSc (Level 6) Chemistry Apprenticeship, will support you in creating a highly-skilled graduate workforce through a work-based programme tailored to meet the needs of your company.

This degree gives students a solid background in the chemical sciences, whilst also focusing on the application of this ‘central science’ in specific industries. Throughout their studies, students will apply their knowledge in their companies and develop practical and theoretical skills.

During the first two years students will develop a sound understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry, with core content delivered across traditional areas (organic, inorganic and physical chemistry). Following this they will pick elective modules, developed in collaboration with industry, relevant to their career. These elective modules will provide a direct link between the student’s core learning and the application of chemistry in their industrial area.

Laboratory and study skills will be taught in two week summer schools whilst all other learning is taught at distance, negating the need for a day release system, providing flexibility fort student and employer.

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Professional accreditation

Students can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

Program Outline

What you will study

All module information is for 2021 entry, and is subject to change.

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First year

Organic Chemistry 1 (at distance)

Inorganic Chemistry 1 (at distance)

Study Skills for Apprentices

Practical Chemistry for Apprentices 1

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Second year

Core

Physical Chemistry 1 (at distance)

Organic Chemistry 2 (at distance)

Practical Chemistry for Apprentices 2

Option

Cosmetic Science (at distance)

Mass Transfer Operations (at distance)

Biomolecules and Cells (at distance)

Elective (at distance)

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Third year

Core

Physical Chemistry 2 (at distance)

Inorganic Chemistry 2 (at distance)

Practical Chemistry for Apprentices 3

Option

Cosmetic Science (at distance)

Mass Transfer Operations (at distance)

Biomolecules and Cells (at distance)

Elective (at distance)

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Final year

Core

Work-based Research Project

Option

Introduction to Polymer Science (at distance)

Bio-organic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry (at distance)

Organic Chemistry 3 (at distance)

Molecular Analysis (at distance)

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Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services, students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the

Careers

website.

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Career prospects

Chemists are attractive to employers both for the skills that they offer directly related to their specialism, and for the professional skills that they have developed through study of the discipline. The range of careers available to chemists is vast – take a look at the

Royal Society of Chemistry careers guide

to get some ideas.

Apprentices graduating from this degree will have four years’ experience working in the chemical industry making them some of the most desirable chemistry graduates in the country.