Applied Industrial Sciences Life/Chemical

Ulster University Foundation Degree in Applied Industrial Sciences (Chemical/Life Sciences)

Level Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA)

Course Length 2 years Part time “fast track” with 3 semesters each year

Start Date September Each Academic Year

HLA underpinned by Foundation Degree in Applied Industrial Sciences

Awarded by Ulster University

Funded by the Department for the Economy through their apprenticeship programme

Programme Overview

The Foundation Degree in Applied Industrial Science (Chemical / Life Sciences) forms the underpinning knowledge for the Higher Level Apprenticeship programme. You will benefit greatly through this form of experiential learning by applying academic subject content in a work setting as well as developing a range of practical work related skills, decision making, communications, negotiating skills and teamwork. You will be assessed through class tests, oral presentations, individual and collaborative coursework assignments and examinations. A blended learning environment will be used to facilitate all aspects of teaching and assessment through webinars, podcasts and other digital learning tools.

How You Benefit From This Qualification

The overall aim of this Foundation Degree is to provide a sufficiently broad education in Applied Industrial Sciences that will ensure degree holders have gained appropriate skills to seek employment in Industry and are sufficiently equipped for further career enhancement. To assist in this aim an integral part of the programme will have an emphasis placed upon appropriate work-based learning in Years 1 and 2. This Foundation degree will equip students with the combination of technical skills, academic knowledge and transferable skills that local employers are demanding. Ongoing consultation with employers ensures the industrial relevance of the programme and a suitable range of career paths.

Learning & Assessment

Each project, activity and/or assignment that you complete will be assessed. These assessments indicate your level of performance and contribute to your final grade. This course will include lectures, tutorials, seminars and presentations, practical sessions (involving independent and team work), work-based learning and case studies. Students will also be supported outside of the College by a blended learning platform.

Delivery

Students are required to attend SRC for 1 full day per week during term-time and the remaining 4 days will be based with an employer.

Entry Requirements

• All applicants will be required to hold a minimum C grade in GCSE Mathematics and English (or University approved equivalent*) • Have successfully studied and passed with Chemistry at Level 3 A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma or Diploma in Adult Access (with an overall average of greater than 60% and with at least two science modules passed at a minimum of 60%) • Applicant must have achieved a minimum of 48 UCAS points on entry. • Please note that this criteria may be further enhanced by employers and short-listed applicants will also be interviewed by the company prior to the offer of employment. *https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements

Course Content

(Unit titles may change through Ulster University validation process)

Chemical Sciences Pathway The modules completed at Level 4 are:

• Academic Skills • Mathematical & Statistical Science • Core Skills for Chemistry • Good Laboratory Practice • Pharmaceutical and Organic Chemistry • Developing Skills for Industry • Introduction to Evidence Based Practice

The modules completed at Level 5 are:

• Biochemistry • Analytical Science • Professional Practice in the Laboratory • Work Based Learning • Advanced Analytical Science

Life Sciences Pathway The modules completed at Level 4 are:

• Academic Skills • Mathematical & Statistical Science • Chemistry Skills for Biology • Good Laboratory Practice • Physiology of the Human Body • Developing Skills for Industry • Introduction to Evidence Based Practice

The modules completed at Level 5 are:

• Biochemistry • Cell Biology & Immunology • Professional Practice in the Laboratory • Genetics & Molecular Biology • Work Based Learning

Progression Opportunities

Progression routes: - Year 2 of MSci in Pharmaceutical Science or continue on HLA programme progressing into Level 6 HLA BSc Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences. Both options you are required to meet the entry criteria determined by Ulster University.

For Further Information Contact:

Deirdre Murray

(Chemical Sciences)

murrayd@src.ac.uk 0300 123 1223 Mark Kennedy

(Life Sciences)

kennedymk@src.ac.uk 0300 123 1223

This project is part funded through the Northern Ireland European Social Fund Programme 2014 – 2020 and the Department for the Economy